Ten Basic Clouds
The article discusses the ten basic types of clouds as defined by the World Meteorological Organization. It highlights the characteristics of high-level and mid-level clouds, including cirrus, cirrocumulus, and altocumulus. Additionally, it mentions a free PDF resource created by retired meteorologist John Jensenius for learning about clouds.
- ▪The ten basic cloud types are categorized by their height: high-level and mid-level clouds.
- ▪High-level clouds include cirrus, cirrocumulus, and cirrostratus, which are primarily composed of ice crystals.
- ▪Mid-level clouds consist of altocumulus, altostratus, and nimbostratus, primarily made of water droplets.
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Share: Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share by email Print Clouds How Clouds Form The Core Four The Basic Ten Cloud Chart Color of Clouds Fast Facts John "Dr. Lightning" Jensenius, retired NWS Meteorologist, created a PDF "Cloud Book" called Clouds Outside my Window. Clouds Outside my Window is available for free. The end of the book contains a link to a PowerPoint template to make your own "Clouds Outside my Window" book. Clouds How Clouds Form The Core Four The Basic Ten Cloud Chart Color of Clouds Fast Facts John "Dr. Lightning" Jensenius, retired NWS Meteorologist, created a PDF "Cloud Book" called Clouds Outside my Window. Clouds Outside my Window is available for free. The end of the book contains a link to a PowerPoint template to make your own "Clouds Outside my Window" book.
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