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Item: Meteorology -> Category: Nature -> Author: PF -> Revision: 16/05/2008
Types of clouds

 

Altocumulus

 

They name the clouds that appear in the intermediate layers of the atmosphere and have a spongy appearance. They come in large formations and alternating gray and white colors

 

They are formed by water droplets and ice crystals. In summer are often indicative of the arrival of a storm, especially if atmospheric humidity is high.


Contents of the document

1.-Introduction
2.- Cirrus
3.- Cirrostratus
4.- Cirrocumulus
-> Altocumulus
6.- Altostratus
7.- Cumulus
8.- Stratrus
9.- Nimbostratus
10.- Cumulonimbus



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