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15.2. Cumulus (Heap) Clouds

Cumulus clouds look like cotton wool. They are generally formed at a height of 4,000 -7,000 m. They exist in patches and can be seen scattered here and there. With a flat base on rising they appear like domes at the top. Their appearance and structure is like that of a Cauliflower.