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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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The jet stream forming the boundary between tropical air and sub-tropical air, characterized by isothermal compression and...

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These clouds consist of water droplets...

Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without the material itself moving. This occurs when...

A weather front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground and resulting in a mix...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

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A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.

Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water. This process is crucial...

Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.