Nimbus clouds are large gray clouds that often bring rain or thunderstorms. They are dense with water, making them dark in color.
These clouds are fascinating as they can span several kilometers and pour out a lot of rain, hence the term "nimbus" means "rainstorm cloud" in Latin! Discover the wonders of weather patterns and how these majestic clouds play a role in our ecosystem.
Would you like to learn more about different types of clouds? Check out our series of articles on Cumulus Clouds and Stratus Clouds.