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What is Cirrostratus?

A cloud that develops from Cirrus, completely or partially covering the sky, creating a halo effect, thin, sheet-like, milky white, fibrous or vein-like.

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A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

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