CI
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000462
Cirrus clouds- High-level clouds (16,000 feet or higher), composed of ice crystals and appearing in the form of white, delicate
filaments or white or mostly white patches or narrow bands. Cirrus clouds typically have a fibrous or hairlike
appearance, and often are semi-transparent. Thunderstorm anvils are a form of cirrus cloud, but most cirrus
clouds are not associated with thunderstorms.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000462 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Cirrus clouds- High-level clouds (16,000 feet or higher), composed of ice crystals and appearing in the form of white, delicate\nfilaments or white or mostly white patches or narrow bands. Cirrus clouds typically have a fibrous or hairlike\nappearance, and often are semi-transparent. Thunderstorm anvils are a form of cirrus cloud, but most cirrus\nclouds are not associated with thunderstorms.",
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ci/"
}
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