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What is Cirrocumulus?

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

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Glossary

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

The jet stream forming the boundary between tropical air and sub-tropical air, characterized by isothermal compression and...

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

A deviation from the normal or expected value in atmospheric or climatic conditions, often used in meteorology to identify...

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

The heating of the Earth by the sun causes daily changes in both the direction and speed of the wind. During the day, ground...

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.