MLchartDataset catalogue

Thin

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009628

Describing a layer of cloud, fog, or haze with very little vertical extent and low optical depth. Such a layer appears translucent, allowing the sun, moon, or surface features to be seen through it, although with reduced clarity. For example, thin cirrostratus clouds can produce a halo effect around the sun or moon, indicating the presence of ice crystals.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009628
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009628",
  "term": "Thin",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Describing a layer of cloud, fog, or haze with very little vertical extent and low optical depth. Such a layer appears translucent, allowing the sun, moon, or surface features to be seen through it, although with reduced clarity. For example, thin cirrostratus clouds can produce a halo effect around the sun or moon, indicating the presence of ice crystals.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thin/"
}

Record 9,696 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.