2005)Īltostratus clouds are "strato" type clouds (see below) that possess a flat and uniform type texture in the mid levels.
Īltostratus clouds over Kentucky Altocumulus (sunset 23 Nov. The two main type of mid-level clouds are altostratus and altocumulus.
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