Curious Travels

My inspiration for this blog is to discuss things I am curious about in the world around me.

The world is full of beauty in its details. I see it everywhere, even in the shapes of these clouds I saw a couple days ago.

Recently I learned about two classification for clouds (altostratus and cirrus). I did some more research and scientist classify clouds based on their altitude and appearance.

Most of the clouds in the image are classic cumulus clouds. These are the fluffy, well-defined clouds you imagine when you think of a sunny summer day. They form when warm air rises and cools, creating these bright white, cauliflower-like puffs. Typically, they’re found at low to mid-level altitudes and are signs of fair weather.

You can see them dotted across the skyline, floating peacefully above the tree line and buildings.

In addition to the cumulus clouds, there are also flatter, more layered patches that could be stratocumulus or altocumulus. These clouds tend to form in clusters or sheets, often covering more of the sky. Whether they’re classified as “strato” or “alto” depends on their altitude—stratocumulus clouds sit lower in the sky, while altocumulus clouds float higher up, around 2 to 6 kilometers.

These patchy, lightly textured clouds bring dimension and movement to the sky, adding to the tranquil yet dynamic atmosphere of the day.