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~Stratus/Strato- Clouds that form in layers
STRATUS clouds are layered, low clouds.


~Cumulus/Cumulo- Clouds that grow upward
CUMULUS clouds are fluffy clouds with flat bases.


~Cirrus/Cirro- Feathery clouds
CIRRUS clouds are high, feathery ice clouds.


~Alto- Used to describe cloud located between 2000 and 7000 meters


~Nimbus/Nimbo- Dark rain clouds

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