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Types of Clouds

Published on Mar 22, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Types of Clouds

By Machaela Freeman
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Cirrus

Wispy, feathery clouds; indicate fair weather
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Altocumulus

2 & 6 km, medium-level; indicate precipitation
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Altostratus

2 & 6 km, medium-level; indicate precipitation
Photo by MeteoSchweiz

Cumulus

look like cotton, indicate fair weather
Photo by Hindrik S

Cumulonimbus

towering, flat tops; produce thunderstorms

Cirrocumulus

cotton balls; indicate storm on its way
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Stratus

flat layers, dull gray; produce drizzle
Photo by Elsie esq.

Nimbostratus

flat layers, as thicken produce drizzle, rain, or snow
Photo by oddharmonic

Fog

form near the ground; forms after a humid day
Photo by VinothChandar