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What is Nimbostratus Clouds?

Nimbostratus clouds are thick, dark, gray clouds associated with rainy and gloomy days that block the Sun. These clouds, producing persistent rain, are usually associated with frontal systems provided by mid-latitude cyclones. These mid-level clouds are often accompanied by continuous moderate rain or snow and appear to cover most of the sky.

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The mass of air surrounding the earth and bound to it more or less permanently by the earth's gravitational attraction.

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

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