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Cumulus
Fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms, typically indicating fair weather, commonly formed by convection.
Stratus
Gray, uniform clouds that often cover the entire sky like a blanket, leading to overcast conditions.
Cirrus
Thin, wispy clouds high in the sky, usually composed of ice crystals and indicative of fair, pleasant weather but can signify approaching storms.
Nimbostratus
Thick, dark clouds that cover the sky, often seen during continuous rain or snow events.
Altostratus
Gray or blue-gray mid-level clouds that typically cover the entire sky; often form ahead of storms with continuous rain or snow.
Altocumulus
White or gray clouds, often occurring in sheets or patches with wavy, rounded masses or rolls.
Cumulonimbus
Large, towering clouds with a flat base and often an anvil-shaped top, associated with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and extreme weather conditions.
Stratocumulus
Low, lumpy, white or gray clouds that can cover the entire sky or appear in patches, not typically associated with significant weather.
Cirrostratus
Transparent, high-altitude clouds that cover the sky and often create halos around the sun or moon.
Cirrocumulus
Small, white patches of clouds often in rows at high altitudes, resembling ripples or a 'mackerel sky'.
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