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

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A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

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