What are vertical cloud types?

Vertical cloud types are clouds that grow up from the ground, like a tall building made of fluff.

Imagine you're playing with playdough and you push it up into the air, that's kind of what vertical clouds do! They start at the bottom and stretch all the way up to the sky.

These clouds are usually tall and puffy, like a big, fluffy tower. You can see them on days when the weather is changing, maybe it’s going to rain or thunder.

• Cumulus: These are the puffy, cotton-like clouds you see on a sunny day. They look like big marshmallows in the sky.
• Cumulonimbus: These are the biggest and tallest vertical clouds. They can bring rain, thunder, or even lightning, just like a giant storm cloud!

So next time you look up at the sky and see a tall, fluffy cloud, remember: it's a vertical cloud type doing its best to grow up to the sky!