Stratocumulus lenticularis
Stratocumulus lenticularis is an uncommon cloud type that belongs to the stratocumulus cloud type, its appearance is that of a flat lens or almond. It forms as a result of gravity waves [1] caused by wind passing over obstacles; for example, a mountain or a building. They are more common in locations that are hilly, or places where foehn winds are common[2] They tend to look more well-defined when a foehn wind is causing their formation. They also sometimes show iridescence.[3] It is a type of lenticular cloud.
| Stratocumulus lenticularis | |
|---|---|
 Stratocumulus lenticularis | |
| Abbreviation | strt len |
| Genus | stratocumulus |
| Altitude | 500-2000 m (2000-7000 ft) |
| Appearance | Flat stratocumuliform lens or almond |
References
- "Stratocumulus clouds". Met Office. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- Whiteman, C.D. (2000). Mountain Meteorology: Fundamentals and Applications. Oxford University Press. p. 87. ISBN 9780198030447. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- "Stratocumulus lenticularis (Sc len) | International Cloud Atlas". cloudatlas.wmo.int. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
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