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A classic example of pileus and velum over North Phoenix, US.
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Contrail over South Brent, United Kingdom
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Stratocumulus undulatus over Arlington, Virginia, US
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Altocumulus undulatus with signs of virga, spotted near Anaheim, California, US
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Circumhorizon Arc along with virga in the distance, spotted while driving on I-90 in Montana, US
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Storm system with heavy precipitation over Mercogliano, Italy
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Walking on a sunny November day, Joan and friends spotted this angel, complete with a halo, over Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Victoria, Australia
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Cumulus fractus near Esfahan, Iran
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A contrail that appears to be coming out of the building's chimney, spotted over Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
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Altocumulus over Marion, United States
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A colorful mosaic over Lake Stevens, Washington, US
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Cumulus fractus ovre Hualien County, Taiwan
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"Pieces of clouds" per Ron's description, which is an apt one in this multi-layered look at fractus, spotted over Lake Waco in Waco, Texas, US
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Iridescence through the high altocumulus clouds over Woodbury, New Jersey, US
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Fog amidst the trees near Bigfork, Montana, US
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A lone cumulus cloud along with faint crepuscular rays spotted from Jimbaran Beach, Bali, Indonesia
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Good picture Mick. Cumulus clouds look a bit like a pile of whipped mashed potato and an afternoon thunderstorm is going to happen. From Rebecca Hill, Canberra, Australia