Cloud etage
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004423
One of three main altitude ranges in the atmosphere where clouds are typically found, as defined by the World Meteorological Organization's classification system. These etages are low (surface to 2 km), middle (2 to 7 km), and high (5 to 13 km), with some overlap depending on latitude. Each etage is associated with specific cloud genera.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004423 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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