When clouds form thick layers, we add the word “stratus,” or “layer,” to the name. Stratus can occur just above the ground, or a bit higher up – we call it altostratus then. It can occur even higher ...

These are referred to as stratus clouds. Stratus clouds come from the Latin word “stratus” which means layer. These clouds are formed under stable conditions and can sometimes stay in the same ...

When clouds form thick layers, we add the word “stratus,” or “layer,” to the name. Stratus can occur just above the ground, or a bit higher up – we call it altostratus then. It can occur ...