Author Topic: Clouds (Read 2022 times)

Russell · « **on:** 07 November, 2012, 07:50:12 pm »

While sitting having lunch here:

These clouds were overhead:

Any explanation as to how they were created?

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mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #1 on:** 08 November, 2012, 09:22:55 am »

I think those are ice crystals at high altitudes, blown by the winds.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrus_cloud

Russell · « **Reply #2 on:** 08 November, 2012, 01:30:45 pm »

Good call mrcharly!

The wiki article says:

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Cirrus uncinus clouds are hooked and are the form that is usually called mare's tails.

And although it's not clear from the photo they are hooked.

Thanks

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benborp · « **Reply #3 on:** 01 December, 2012, 02:10:07 am »

Another example of impressive high level clouds: