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Clouds

Cloud Image
The ten types of clouds are:
Cirrus
Cirrostratus
Cirrocumulus
Altostratus
Altocumulus
Stratocumulus
Stratus
Nimbostratus
Cumulus
Cumulonimbus
There are basically ten main types of clouds recognized by meteorologists.
They are classified according to their height, shape, and whether they produce precipitation.
Here we have several examples of many different types of clouds. These photographs were all taken by people associated with UC Berkeley's Department of Geography. From professors, graduate students, undergraduate students, or staff members, every image represents a keen eye, skill, and being in the right place at the right time.
Stratus Altostratus Cirrostratus Cumulonimbus
Cumulus Altocumulus Cirrocumulus Nimbostratus
Stratocumulus Cirrus