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  • Alto Clouds: Definition, Types, and Examples (2,000-6,000m)
    The prefix for clouds at middle altitudes (2,000 to 6,000 meters or 6,500 to 20,000 feet) is alto.

    Here are some examples of alto clouds:

    * Altostratus: A sheet-like cloud that covers the entire sky.

    * Altocumulus: Patches of white or gray clouds that appear as rounded masses.

    * Altocumulus lenticularis: Lens-shaped clouds that often form over mountains.

    * Altocumulus castellanus: Towering cumulus clouds that resemble castles.

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