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Definitions of clouds

(Section 2.2.2)

Genera

(Section 2.2.2.1)

Consideration of the most typical forms of clouds leads to the recognition of ten genera. The definitions of the genera given below do not cover all possible aspects, but are limited to a description of the main types and of the essential characteristics necessary to distinguish a given genus from genera having a somewhat similar appearance.

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