Cirrostratus fibratus
| Cirrostratus fibratus | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Cs fib |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | Cirrus- (curl of hair) -stratus (layered) |
| Species | fibratus (fibrous) |
| Altitude | Above 6,000 m (Above 20,000 ft) |
| Classification | Family A (High-level) |
| Appearance | fibrous veils[1] |
| Precipitation | No |
Cirrostratus fibratus is a type of cirrostratus cloud. The name cirrostratus fibratus is derived from Latin, meaning "fibrous".[2] Cirrostratus fibratus is one of the two most common forms that cirrostratus often takes, with the other being cirrostratus nebulosus.[3] They are formed from strong, continuous winds blowing at high altitudes, and they often cover a large portion of the sky.[4] Cirrostratus fibratus may often develop from either cirrus fibratus or cirrus spissatus cloud.[5] Precipitation is often imminent behind these clouds; however, they are not a precipitation-producing cloud.[6]
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References
- ^ Wolken Online. "Cirrostratus". Cloud Atlas. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Numen - The Latin Lexicon. "Definition of fibratus, fibratus". Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Dunlop, Storm (2003). The weather identification handbook (1st Lyons Press ed.). Guilford, Conn.: Lyons Press. p. 62. ISBN 1-58574-857-9. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Rodgers, Alan; Streluk, Angella (2007). Cloud cover (Rev. and updated. ed.). Chicago, Ill.: Heinemann Library. p. 25. ISBN 978-1-4329-0077-9. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Callanan, Martin. "Cirrostratus fibratus". International Cloud Atlas. nephology.eu. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Institute of Atmospheric Sciences at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. "Cirrostratus (fibratus)". A Guide to the Sky. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
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