Stratiformis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009295",
  "term": "Stratiformis",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cloud species characterized by its formation into extensive horizontal sheets or layers. This species name is applied to altocumulus, stratocumulus, and sometimes cirrocumulus clouds when they spread out over a large area of the sky. Stratiformis clouds indicate stable atmospheric conditions and are often associated with the large-scale lifting of an air mass, such as ahead of a warm front.",
  "see_also": [
    "cloud classification"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/stratiformis/"
}