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General Clouds

The cumulus is typical of hilly country. Across the middle of the picture is a wave cloud, which has a smooth outline and remains almost fixed in position in the sky. At a height of about five miles are long streaks of cirrus along the direction of the wind.

Cirrus

Cumulus

Cumulonimbus
General Clouds

Nimbostratus