Cloud Types

Did you know that there are multiple types of clouds? Well yes there are and there are four main type and this four clouds is what I will tell you about today.

The first type of cloud is called the Cirro form and in Latin it means curl of hair. These clouds are wispy and are high up in the atmosphere.

The next cloud type is called the Cumulo form. They look like cotton balls and are heaped together, which is also how they got their name (Cumulo means heaped together in Latin)

The third type is called the Strato form and in Latin it means “layer”. This type of cloud look like a blanket and you would normally see these clouds when it is a rainy day or is about to rain.

The final type of cloud is called the Nimbo form. These cloud are what you would see when it is storming, for example thunder storms or tornadoes.

This is all for the main types of cloud but it is possible for these clouds to mix and form other types.