Stratocumulus floccus cloud
Species of low-level cloud
Stratocumulus floccus | |
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Stratocumulus floccus | |
Abbreviation | Sc flo[1] |
Genus | Stratocumulus |
Species | Floccus |
Altitude | 500-2,000 m (2,000-6,500[2] ft) |
Classification | Family C (Low-level) |
Appearance | Tufted, somewhat ragged low-level cloud[3] |
Precipitation | Uncommon, usually Virga[1] |
Stratocumulus floccus is a species of cloud belonging to Stratocumulus cloud genus. Stratocumulus floccus is usually a sign of instability at that altitude.[1] This cloud is usually formed due to the remaining dissipation of a stratocumulus castellanus cloud base.[1]
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