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 amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.
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A deviation from the normal or expected value in atmospheric or climatic conditions, often used in meteorology to identify...
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A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.
A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.
An elongated area of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with unsettled weather conditions like storms...
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