Cirrus fibratus or also called Cirrus filosus [2] is a species of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus fibratus is derived from Latin, meaning "fibrous".[3] These clouds are similar to cirrus uncinus, commonly known as "mares' tails"; however, fibratus clouds do not have tufts or hooks at the end.[4] The filaments are usually separate from one another.[5]
Cirrus fibratus
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| Abbreviation | Ci fib |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | Cirrus (curl) |
| Species | fibratus (fibered) |
| Altitude | Above 6,000 m (Above 20,000 ft) |
| Classification | Family A (High-level) |
| Appearance | fibers, threads[1] |
| Precipitation | No |
Like other cirrus clouds, cirrus fibratus occur at high altitudes. They can indicate an approaching warm front;[6] however, they can also be an indication that fair weather will follow.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Wolken Online. "Cirrus". Cloud Atlas. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ^ "Appendix 3 - History of cloud nomenclature".
- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. 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.
External links
edit- International Cloud Atlas - Cirrus fibratus Archived 2020-02-24 at the Wayback Machine
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