Nimbostratus Clouds
06/03/25
“How do we classify dark and moderately rainy clouds?”
Clouds come in all shapes and sizes. During warm fronts, moisture may rise into the atmosphere and create dark clouds. These Nimbostratus Clouds produce constant streams of rain with (usually) no lightning or thunder. Nimbostratus clouds typically form around 2 – 4 kilometers in the middle level of the troposphere.
Image credit: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
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