Stratocumulus lenticularis

Stratocumulus lenticularis
Stratocumulus lenticularis
	Stratocumulus lenticularis
Abbreviation	strt len
Genus	stratocumulus
Altitude	500-2000 m; (2000-7000 ft)
Appearance	Flat stratocumuliform lens or almond

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 atmospheric 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.

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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[metoffice-1] "Stratocumulus clouds". Met Office. Retrieved 2021-11-19.

[google-2] Whiteman, C.D. (2000). Mountain Meteorology: Fundamentals and Applications. Oxford University Press. p. 87. ISBN 9780198030447. Retrieved 2021-11-19.

[wmo-3] "Stratocumulus lenticularis (Sc len) | International Cloud Atlas". cloudatlas.wmo.int. Retrieved 2021-11-19.

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