Cirrus fibratus
Cirrus fibratus
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|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Ci fib |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | Cirrus (curl) |
| Species | fibratus (fibered) |
| Altitude | Above 6,000 m (Above 20,000 ft) |
| Classification | Family A (High-level) |
| Appearance | fibers, threads[1] |
| Precipitation | No |
Cirrus fibratus, also called cirrus filosus,[2] is a type of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus fibratus is derived from Latin, meaning "fibrous".[3] These clouds are similar to cirrus uncinus, commonly known as "mares' tails," yet different in that fibratus clouds do not have tufts or hooks at the end.[4] The filaments are usually separate from one another.[5]
Like other cirrus clouds, cirrus fibratus occurs at high altitudes. They can indicate an approaching warm front[6] and can also be an indication that fair weather will follow.[7] Fibratus clouds indicate high, continuous winds up at cloud level.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Wolken Online. "Cirrus". Cloud Atlas. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ↑ "Appendix 3 - History of cloud nomenclature".
- ↑ Numen - The Latin Lexicon. "Definition of fibratus, fibratus". Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ↑ Dunlop, Storm (2003). The weather identification handbook (1st Lyons Press ed.). Guilford, Conn.: Lyons Press. p. 56. ISBN 1-58574-857-9.
- ↑ Callanan, Martin. "Cirrus fibratus". International Cloud Atlas. nephology.eu. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ↑ Wolstanton Weather. "Cumulus Clouds". Clouds. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ↑ The Weather Observer. "Cirrus Fibratus (Ci fib)". Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
External links
[edit]- International Cloud Atlas - Cirrus fibratus Archived 2020-02-24 at the Wayback Machine
