Cirrus radiatus
Cirrus radiatus |
Cirrus radiatus clouds with a contrail crossing through |
Abbreviation |
Ci ra |
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Genus |
Cirrus (curl of hair) |
Variety |
radiatus (extensive bands) |
Altitude |
Above 5,000 m
(Above 16,500 ft) |
Classification |
Family A (High-level) |
Appearance |
parallel bands |
Precipitation cloud? |
No |
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Cirrus radiatus is a variety of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus radiatus is derived from Latin, meaning "rayed, striped".[1] This variety of cirrus clouds occurs in parallel bands that often cover the entire sky and appear to converge at a single point[2] or two opposite points on the horizon. Cirrus radiatus is often partly made up of cirrocumulus or cirrostratus.[3]
See also
List of cloud types
References
External links
International Cloud Atlas - Cirrus radiatus
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