Cirrus intortus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010432",
  "term": "Cirrus intortus",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A species of cirrus cloud characterized by irregularly tangled or twisted filaments, giving them a chaotic appearance. These clouds often indicate strong wind shear at high altitudes, where different layers of the atmosphere are moving at varying speeds or directions. Cirrus intortus is a type of high-level cloud composed entirely of ice crystals.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cirrus-intortus/"
}