What is Alto?
A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus and altocumulus. These clouds are often associated with changing weather patterns.
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Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.
A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...
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The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.
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