Cirrostratus fibratus

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Cirrostratus fibratus
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Cirrostratus fibratus or also called Cirrostratus filosus [2] is a type of cirrostratus cloud. The name cirrostratus fibratus is derived from Latin, meaning "fibrous".[3] Cirrostratus fibratus is one of the two most common forms that cirrostratus often takes, with the other being cirrostratus nebulosus.[4] They are formed from strong, continuous winds blowing at high altitudes, and they often cover a large portion of the sky.[5] Cirrostratus fibratus may often develop from either cirrus fibratus or cirrus spissatus cloud.[6] Precipitation is often imminent behind these clouds; however, they are not a precipitation-producing cloud.[7]

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References

  1. ^ Wolken Online. "Cirrostratus". Cloud Atlas. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  2. ^ "Appendix 3 - History of cloud nomenclature".
  3. ^ Numen - The Latin Lexicon. "Definition of fibratus, fibratus". Retrieved 15 September 2011.
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  6. ^ Callanan, Martin. "Cirrostratus fibratus". International Cloud Atlas. nephology.eu. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  7. ^ Institute of Atmospheric Sciences at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. "Cirrostratus (fibratus)". A Guide to the Sky. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
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