Synopsis
Gavin Pretor-Pinney introduces nimbostratus clouds.
- Programme: Cloudspotting
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2009
- Geography | Weather and climate | Climate, weather and cloud types | Cloud types
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