Stratocumulus volutus
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Precipitation | Yes | |
Stratocumulus volutus is a rare species of
roll cloud.[2][3] Stratocumulus volutus clouds are low-level clouds, forming below 2,000 meters (6,600 feet). Volutus clouds are much more common in the form of stratocumulus, as opposed to altocumulus volutus.[4] Stratocumulus volutus clouds are not severe, and may only bring several minutes of rain.[5] Alternatively, stratocumulus volutus clouds may form with numerous layers, contradicting the usual rounded form.[6]
See also
- List of cloud types
- Stratocumulus cloud
- Cumulus cloud
- Roll cloud
References
- ^ WMO. "Stratocumulus volutus (Sc vol)". International Cloud Atlas. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- ISBN 978-1-78023-770-1.
- ISBN 978-1-4463-8108-3.
- ^ "Learn About Roll Clouds: Volutus Cloud Species". whatsthiscloud. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- ^ WhatsThisCloud ⛅️ (2016-07-01), Stratocumulus volutus (St vol), retrieved 2022-11-16
- ^ "There's a whole new species of cloud". Popular Science. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
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