Dusty Flows in Nature and Why Clouds Don't Fall From the Sky

Explore the fascinating world of "dusty flows" in nature through this engaging lecture by Rama Govindarajan from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into examples such as snow avalanches, dust storms, and clouds, understanding their importance and the open questions surrounding them. Discover how unexpected behaviors emerge from simple situations as the speaker outlines the process of asking and answering key questions in this field. Learn about particulate and droplet flows, flows with phase change, and instabilities from a distinguished fluid dynamicist who has received numerous accolades, including the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award. Gain insights into why clouds don't fall from the sky and broaden your understanding of natural phenomena during this 1 hour and 22 minute presentation at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.