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They are usually called vertical drapery clouds and are unusual looking and do look like rolled draperies vertically stacked in the air- usually dark clouds- Nimbus type associated with precipitation. They are very rare and strange looking but occur in the normal parts of the atmosphere (not stratospheric or anything like that) may have been responsible for some early UFO reports.

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Strong tornadoes form in a low cloud just below a thunderstorm what kind of cloud is this called?

This kind of cloud is typically called a wall cloud. Wall clouds are often associated with severe thunderstorms and can be a precursor to the development of a tornado.


What is the thickest kind of cloud?

The thickest kind of cloud is a cumulonimbus cloud. These clouds are tall and dense, often associated with thunderstorms and severe weather. They can extend vertically for several miles in the atmosphere.


What kind of precipitation forms when strong winds toss ice crystals up and down in a cloud?

When strong winds toss ice crystals up and down in a cloud, it can lead to the formation of hail. As the ice crystals are carried up and down in the cloud, they encounter different temperature zones that cause them to grow larger. Eventually, the ice crystals become too heavy to be supported by the wind and fall to the ground as hail.


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What kind of rocks do not have layers?

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