Ack. The incredibly ironic part of your post is that I had to Google that acronym. I'm getting dizzy.Baluncore said:
There are four main types of clouds: cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and nimbus. Cumulus clouds are puffy and white, stratus clouds are low and flat, cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, and nimbus clouds are dark and produce precipitation.
Clouds are formed when warm air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense into tiny droplets or ice crystals. These droplets or crystals then gather together to form clouds.
Clouds play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate by reflecting sunlight back into space and trapping heat in the atmosphere. They also help to distribute heat and moisture around the globe.
Fog is essentially a cloud that forms near the ground, while clouds form higher in the atmosphere. Fog is also denser and closer to the ground, making it harder to see through.
Scientists study clouds using a variety of methods, including satellite imagery, ground-based instruments, and computer models. They also conduct field studies and experiments to gather data on cloud formation and behavior.