United States Post Office
Releases
Cloudscapes Stamps
The United States Postal
Service (USPS) has issued a 15-stamp set commemorating various types of
clouds. Known as the 'Cloudscapes' series, nine of the ten basic
cloud types are depicted. The stamps in the series are shown below,
arranged according to altitude. Clicking on a stamp will give you a larger
image of the stamp, as well as the brief text which describes that particular
cloud type on the back of the stamp.
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Cirrus Radiatus
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Cirrostratus Fibratus
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Cirrocumulus Undulatus
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Cumulonimbus Mammatus
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High
Clouds |
Cumulonimbus Incus
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Altocumulus Stratiformis
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Altostratus Translucidus
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Altocumulus
Undulatus
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Altocumulus Castellanus
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Middle
Clouds |
Altocumulus Lenticularis
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Stratocumulus Undulatus
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Stratus Opacus
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Cumulus Humilis
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Cumulus Congestus
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Low
Clouds |
Cumulonimbus with Tornado
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