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What are nimbus clouds?

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Nimbus clouds are dark-colored and bring rain.

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Are nimbus clouds rain clouds?
Nimbus clouds are dark gray cloud bearing rain. So, yes.
What is a nimbus cloud?
a dark cloud that produces precipatation. Between 7,000 and 15,000 feet in the air.
Are nimbus clouds storm clouds?
Well a nimbus cloud is not a cloud. If you are referring to a cumulonimbus cloud than yes. A cumulonimbus cloud is a storm cloud. Clouds that have names that include -nimbus or nimbo- are likely to...
What are some facts about nimbus clouds?
- Dark dense, low clouds.- sky is usually a dark clolour.- Darkness comes from a large amount of moisture up in the clouds.- Almost always a sign of rainor thundershowers.- They form from cumulus...
What is Latin meaning for Nimbus Clouds?
nimbus means precipitation