Cirrus fibratus

Cirrus fibratus
Abbreviation Ci fib
Symbol
Genus Cirrus (curl of hair)
Species fibratus (fibrous)
Altitude Above 6,000 m
(Above 20,000 ft)
Classification Family A (High-level)
Appearance fibers, threads[1]
Precipitation cloud? No

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

Like other cirrus clouds, cirrus fibratus occur at high altitudes. They can indicate an approaching warm front;[5] however, they can also be an indication that fair weather will follow.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wolken Online. "Cirrus". Cloud Atlas. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  2. ↑ Numen - The Latin Lexicon. "Definition of fibratus, fibratus". Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  3. ↑ Dunlop, Storm (2003). The weather identification handbook (1st Lyons Press ed.). Guilford, Conn.: Lyons Press. p. 56. ISBN 1-58574-857-9. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  4. ↑ Callanan, Martin. "Cirrus fibratus". International Cloud Atlas. nephology.eu. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  5. ↑ Wolstanton Weather. fibratus "Cumulus Clouds" Check |url= value (help). Clouds. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  6. ↑ The Weather Observer. "Cirrus Fibratus (Ci fib)". Retrieved 13 July 2011.

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