Stratus clouds typically form in the lower atmosphere, while cirrus clouds develop at higher altitudes.

For instance, cumulus clouds (from the Latin for “heap”) resemble a pile of cotton balls, while stratus clouds (meaning “layer”) stretch out like blankets and cirrus clouds (Latin for ...

Stratus clouds typically form in the lower atmosphere, while cirrus clouds develop at higher altitudes.

Centuries later in 1803, amateur meteorologist Luke Howard authored an essay that named the types of clouds: cirrus, cumulus and stratus.

From cirrus wisps to stratus blankets to cumulus puffs, clouds generally look lighter than air, unless there's a dark nimbus cloud dumping rain on you. With an understanding of how clouds are made ...

Weather officials say different types of clouds can tell you what kind of weather to expect. Here's a look at the different types.

How are clouds’ shapes made? A scientist explains the different cloud types and how they help forecast the weather. Just4Kids.

Centuries later in 1803, amateur meteorologist Luke Howard authored an essay that named the types of clouds: cirrus, cumulus and stratus.