Cirrus fibratus
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]
Cirrus fibratus
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|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Ci fib |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | Cirrus (curl of hair) |
| Species | fibratus (fibrous) |
| Altitude | Above 6,000 m (Above 20,000 ft) |
| Appearance | fibers, threads[1] |
| Precipitation cloud? | No |
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
- Wolken Online. "Cirrus". Cloud Atlas. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- 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. 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.
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