- Source: Stratocumulus lenticularis
Stratocumulus lenticularis is an uncommon cloud type that belongs to the stratocumulus cloud type, its appearance is that of a flat lens or almond. It forms as a result of atmospheric waves caused by wind passing over obstacles; for example, a mountain or a building. They are more common in locations that are hilly, or places where foehn winds are common
They tend to look more well-defined when a foehn wind is causing their formation. They also sometimes show iridescence. It is a type of lenticular cloud.
See also
Altocumulus lenticularis
Cirrocumulus lenticularis
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Awan lentikular
- Stratocumulus lenticularis
- Stratocumulus cloud
- Cirrocumulus lenticularis
- List of cloud types
- Lenticular cloud
- Cumulus cloud
- Cloud
- Altocumulus cloud
- Cirrus cloud
- Cirrocumulus lacunosus
