Stratocumulus lenticularis

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.

Stratocumulus lenticularis
Stratocumulus lenticularis
Abbreviationstrt len
Genusstratocumulus
Altitude500-2000 m
(2000-7000 ft)
AppearanceFlat stratocumuliform lens or almond

See also

References

  1. ^ "Stratocumulus clouds". Met Office. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  2. ^ Whiteman, C.D. (2000). Mountain Meteorology: Fundamentals and Applications. Oxford University Press. p. 87. ISBN 9780198030447. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  3. ^ "Stratocumulus lenticularis (Sc len) | International Cloud Atlas". cloudatlas.wmo.int. Retrieved 2021-11-19.