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Cumulus congestus over the Pacific Ocean, spotted near Hualien, Taiwan
Cumulus congestus as seen from the gothic cemetery of Comillas, Spain
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A mosaic of clouds and colour over Jhargram, West Bengal, India
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A cumulus cloud that resembles a mushroom, spotted over Avondale, Arizona, US
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Virga spotted while on the road near Montbonnot, Isère, France
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Cumulus congestus spotted along the horizon near North Dundas Township, Ontario, Canada
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A towering cumulus congestus illuminated by the light of the setting sun, spotted near Lincoln, Massachusetts, US
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A dissipating cumulonimbus near Sun City, Georgetown, Texas, US
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A painted sky over Tucson, Arizona, US
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A variety of cumulus cloud formations spotted over Poughkeepsie, New York, US
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A unique variation of cumulus congestus, influenced in its shape by upper air winds, spotted over Alesund, Norway
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Undulatus upon which Kit included the following sentiment: Oh, striated sentinels of the upper air, You gather in ranks like a silent parade, You do not hurry — the earth will turn for you; You simply drift, and the world tilts its head to watch. This example of undulatus was spotted over Oahu, Hawaii, US.
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Crepuscular rays and shadows over Seoul, South Korea
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Pileus, also known as a cap cloud, can develop above rapidly rising cumulus or cumulonimbus clouds, as spotted here by Genevieve's father during an evening walk in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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A view from the Danube River, near Linz, Austria
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A sky full of 'cotton wool' over Isle of Lewis, Scotland
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