Nacreous Clouds, Or Ice Polar Stratospheric Clouds

Nacreous Clouds, Or Ice Polar Stratospheric Clouds, Are The Only Cloud Type That Can Form In The Stratosphere

Clouds rarely form in the stratosphere but when they do, they are sparkly and rainbow-colored. Nacreous clouds, or ice polar stratospheric clouds, are the only cloud type that can form in the stratosphere and occur over polar regions. Cloud formation typically occurs in the troposphere which is anywhere from ground level to 33,000 feet depending …