Stratocumulus volutus
Type of cloud
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Abbreviation | Sc vol |
Genus | Stratocumulus |
Species | Volutus |
Altitude | <2,000 m (<6,600 ft) |
Classification | Family C (Low-level) |
Appearance | Long tube-shaped cloud, usually singular |
Precipitation | Yes |
Stratocumulus volutus is a rare species of stratocumulus cloud, typically forming alone.[1] Volutus is translated from Latin, meaning revolve, being described as a roll cloud.[2][3] Stratocumulus volutus clouds are low-level clouds, forming below 2,000 meters (6,600 feet). Volutus clouds are much more common in the form of stratocumulus, as opposed to altocumulus volutus.[4] Stratocumulus volutus clouds are not severe, and may only bring several minutes of rain.[5] Alternatively, stratocumulus volutus clouds may form with numerous layers, contradicting the usual rounded form.[6]
See also
- List of cloud types
- Stratocumulus cloud
- Cumulus cloud
- Roll cloud
References
- ^ WMO. "Stratocumulus volutus (Sc vol)". International Cloud Atlas. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- ^ Hamblyn, Richard (2017-05-15). Clouds: Nature and Culture. Reaktion Books. ISBN 978-1-78023-770-1.
- ^ Hamblyn, Richard (2021-10-12). The Met Office Cloud Book - Updated Edition: How to Understand the Skies. David and Charles. ISBN 978-1-4463-8108-3.
- ^ "Learn About Roll Clouds: Volutus Cloud Species". whatsthiscloud. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- ^ WhatsThisCloud ⛅️ (2016-07-01), Stratocumulus volutus (St vol), retrieved 2022-11-16
- ^ "There's a whole new species of cloud". Popular Science. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
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