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Cumulus

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Fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms, typically indicating fair weather, commonly formed by convection.

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Stratus

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Gray, uniform clouds that often cover the entire sky like a blanket, leading to overcast conditions.

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Cirrus

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Thin, wispy clouds high in the sky, usually composed of ice crystals and indicative of fair, pleasant weather but can signify approaching storms.

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Nimbostratus

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Thick, dark clouds that cover the sky, often seen during continuous rain or snow events.

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Altostratus

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Gray or blue-gray mid-level clouds that typically cover the entire sky; often form ahead of storms with continuous rain or snow.

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Altocumulus

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White or gray clouds, often occurring in sheets or patches with wavy, rounded masses or rolls.

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Cumulonimbus

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Large, towering clouds with a flat base and often an anvil-shaped top, associated with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and extreme weather conditions.

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Stratocumulus

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Low, lumpy, white or gray clouds that can cover the entire sky or appear in patches, not typically associated with significant weather.

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Cirrostratus

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Transparent, high-altitude clouds that cover the sky and often create halos around the sun or moon.

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Cirrocumulus

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Small, white patches of clouds often in rows at high altitudes, resembling ripples or a 'mackerel sky'.

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