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What is Stratus?

A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.

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Glossary

The measure of the water vapor or moisture content in the air, expressed as the mass of water vapor per unit volume of air....

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.

A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.

The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

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