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Clouds come in all shapes, sizes and heights. They aren’t just pretty to look at—they can reveal a lot about what’s happening in the atmosphere. ☁️ From wispy ice-crystal clouds high above to towering storm clouds, here’s how to identify each type: Cirrus: Thin, wispy clouds made of ice crystals. Cirrocumulus: Small, white, rippled clouds. Cirrostratus: Thin, sheet-like clouds that often create halos around the sun or moon. Altostratus: Gray or bluish clouds that cover the sky like a blanket. Altocumulus: Patches or layers of clouds often seen before a storm. Nimbostratus: Thick, gray clouds that bring steady rain or snow. Cumulus: Fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms, often associated with fair weather. Stratus: Low, gray clouds that may bring drizzle or fog. Stratocumulus: Lumpy, low clouds with some gaps of blue sky. Cumulonimbus: Towering storm clouds that bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and sometimes severe weather. How many can you spot the next time you look up? �...

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