Cirrus_fibratus

Cirrus fibratus

Cirrus fibratus

Type of cloud

Cirrus fibratus or also called Cirrus filosus [2] is a species of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus fibratus is derived from Latin, meaning "fibrous".[3] These clouds are similar to cirrus uncinus, commonly known as "mares' tails"; however, fibratus clouds do not have tufts or hooks at the end.[4] The filaments are usually separate from one another.[5]

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Like other cirrus clouds, cirrus fibratus occur at high altitudes. They can indicate an approaching warm front;[6] however, they can also be an indication that fair weather will follow.[7]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Wolken Online. "Cirrus". Cloud Atlas. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  2. [2]
    "Appendix 3 - History of cloud nomenclature".
  3. [3]
    Numen - The Latin Lexicon. "Definition of fibratus, fibratus". Retrieved 13 July 2011.
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    Dunlop, Storm (2003). The weather identification handbook (1st Lyons Press ed.). Guilford, Conn.: Lyons Press. p. 56. ISBN 1-58574-857-9.
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    Callanan, Martin. "Cirrus fibratus". International Cloud Atlas. nephology.eu. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
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    Wolstanton Weather. "Cumulus Clouds". Clouds. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
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    The Weather Observer. "Cirrus Fibratus (Ci fib)". Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2011.


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