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Types of Clouds

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Explanation of Types of Clouds

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Types of Clouds

by Ms. Bloomquist

3 cloud Categories

  • High
  • Mid
  • Low
Photo by Pilottage

High Clouds

Cirrus | Cirrostratus | Cirrocumulus

Cirrus

Thin + Wispy high altitude clouds

Cirrostratus

High Altitude Thin + Wispy clouds in Layers

Cirrocumulus

High Altitude Small, Wispy, PATCHY, + Puffy

Mid Clouds

Altostratus | Altocumulus | Nimbostratus

ALTOstratus

Mid Level Layered Clouds
Photo by Nicholas_T

ALTOcumulus

mid Level Medium Sized Puffy Clouds

Nimbostratus

Low + Dark Rain Cloud
Photo by brownpau

Low Clouds

Cumulus | Stratus | Cumulonimbus | Stratocumulus
Photo by PeterThoeny

Cumulus

Low + Puffy Clouds
Photo by Hindrik S

Stratus

Low, layered, horizontal, Wispy Clouds With a Flat Base
Photo by dsearls

Cumulonimbus

Large, Dense, + Towering Clouds That Cause Thunderstorms

Stratocumulus

Low, Broad, + Flat Bottomed Clouds That Are Puffy On Top
Photo by Nicholas_T