Category: Cumulus clouds
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Cumulus mediocris – definition
Cumulus mediocris are clouds of moderate vertical extent, with small protuberances and sproutings at their tops. Cumulus mediocris generally produce no precipitation.
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Altocumulus clouds – definition
Altocumulus clouds are white, grey or both white and grey, they can be seen in patch, sheet or layer of cloud, generally with shading, composed of laminae, rounded masses, rolls, etc., which are sometimes partly fibrous or diffuse and which may or may not be merged; most of the regularly arranged small elements usually have…
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Thunderstorm cloud
The main cloud of this photo is a thunderstorm cloud called Cumulonimbus Capillatus Incus (a brief description of its features will be added soon).
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