Cloud types: stratus, cumulus, cirrus, nimbus + strange formations

Are you interested in learning about different kinds of clouds? In this video, I share information on the different types including cirrus clouds, stratus, nimbus, and cumulus clouds.

In addition, we go over hybrid types of clouds as well as some of the less common (and somewhat eerie) types including lenticular, mammatus, fallstreak holes, virga, asperitas, and shelf clouds.

00:00 Introduction
00:08 What are clouds?
00:30 Cloud classification
00:37 Cirrus clouds
01:30 Cumulus clouds
02:07 Stratus clouds
02:40 Nimbostratus clouds
02:47 Nimbus clouds
03:18 Cumulonimbus clouds
03:55 Chart of the different types of clouds
04:10 Naming clouds, cloud nomenclature
04:46 Cirrocumulus clouds
04:52 Cirrostratus clouds
05:37 Lenticular clouds
05:44 Mammatus clouds
05:51 Fallstreak hole
05:58 Virga clouds
06:02 Cloud shelf or shelf clouds
06:07 Asperitas clouds

Clouds are a visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals that are suspended in the Earth's atmosphere. They are formed when water vapor in the air condenses and cools to form tiny droplets or ice crystals that group together to form clouds.

Clouds are classified into different types based on their height, shape, and thickness. The classification system used by meteorologists is called the International Cloud Atlas, which includes ten main types of clouds, which are grouped into three main categories: low-level clouds, mid-level clouds, and high clouds.

Low-level clouds: These clouds are located at or below 6,500 feet and are characterized by a flat base. Examples of low clouds include stratus clouds, which are gray and featureless, and stratocumulus clouds, which have a more rounded shape.

Mid-level clouds: These clouds are located between 6,500 and 20,000 feet. Examples of middle clouds include altocumulus clouds, which have a wavy, rounded shape, and altostratus clouds, which are gray and featureless.

High clouds: These clouds are located above 20,000 feet. Examples of high clouds include cirrus clouds, which are thin and wispy, and cirrostratus clouds, which are thin and featureless.

For more information about clouds, read "Cloud Types (With Pictures)"

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[uspicious_Person]

I have to give you credit for bailing me out on my homework.

[IamAmogha]

I like every type of clouds, but to be specific, I think I might go with Cumulus clouds!! I love those huge cotton-like clouds in the sky!! BTW, Good video- nice and clean presentation! 😊

[kunwarpunya]

I was reading SUN HALO so searching for Cirrus cloud. Search complete. Thanks !

[echogunnell]

this really helped with my project thanks

[lmaz]

This was the best video I've ever watched, my attention was focused the whole time and your voice is so nice for teaching

[mukulrana]

Thank you. Understanding was super smooth!

[lolasmom]

Thank you, I learned so much in just a few minutes. You have a gift for this, thanks for sharing it with us.

[azuraandherpiano]

What are the 4 – C’s of cloud formation (in the correct order)?

[patmarchetti]

Saw what I think was lenticular clouds today over the White Mountains in Conway NH. Mostly clear sky with cirrus clouds and the one lower cloud the looked to be flowing over the peaks. Flat on the bottom but also on the sides and top? Almost looked like someone ran sandpaper over it.

[Honeybun_Elf]

Thanks so much!!! Science is my weak point and I’m studying weather which I’m not good at🫣 this video helped a lot❤

[serket]

I have to use this in my homeschooling for my lil girl. Thank you.

[EmilyShaw-]

Thank you so much, this was so helpful in understanding clouds!

[euniceogayo]

this video really helped me keep up the great work

[Priyapassion]

Video is very helpful it gives images and clear understanding regarding different types of clouds ⛅, mam 2 more type of clouds I want to know altocumulus and alto stratus
Thank you, love from 🇮🇳

[miroslavsamiec]

This helped me tons! Thank you so much for this video!

[abcdef]

at 4:07
most etymology dictionaries say stratus means "not neatly scattered", but i found one strange etymology dictionary says "layering, spread out" what beat do i have to dance with?

all etymology dictionary say alto means high or middle(why even middle). but music dictionary says soprano means "high pitched sound" and alto means "LOW pitched sound"
what beat do i have to follow?

cloud terminology sucks! they confuse me for an effort to remember names well.

[itseasytech]

Which of the more rare types of clouds is your favorite?

[RyderGaming]

Great video but there are also Nacreous Clouds and Noctilucent Clouds. Nonetheless, thanks for the help.

[BOT--BOT]

Once in england, i saw dotted pattern clouds, it repeated, i though it had something to do with cloud seeding.

[lubnarashid]

I had made a hyperlapse, a bit confused whether it's stratus or cumuliform. Do watch it and clear the confusion.