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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A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.
Bright and dark rays with changing colors and contrast in the sky. These rays become visible due to the reflection of atmospheric...
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An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...
Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...
An anvil is a cloud mostly composed of ice particles. Otherwise known as a cumulonimbus cloud, an anvil has reached the stratospheric...
A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.
The mass of air surrounding the earth and bound to it more or less permanently by the earth's gravitational attraction.
The formation of ice crystals on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing, typically overnight, causing potential...
The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.