27/07/2026
☁️ Do you know your clouds? ☁️
Clouds come in all shapes, sizes and heights. They aren’t just pretty to look at—they can reveal a lot about what’s happening in the atmosphere. ☁️
From wispy ice-crystal clouds high above to towering storm clouds, here’s how to identify each type:
Cirrus: Thin, wispy clouds made of ice crystals.
Cirrocumulus: Small, white, rippled clouds.
Cirrostratus: Thin, sheet-like clouds that often create halos around the sun or moon.
Altostratus: Gray or bluish clouds that cover the sky like a blanket.
Altocumulus: Patches or layers of clouds often seen before a storm.
Nimbostratus: Thick, gray clouds that bring steady rain or snow.
Cumulus: Fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms, often associated with fair weather.
Stratus: Low, gray clouds that may bring drizzle or fog.
Stratocumulus: Lumpy, low clouds with some gaps of blue sky.
Cumulonimbus: Towering storm clouds that bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and sometimes severe weather.
How many can you spot the next time you look up? 👀
