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Wave cloud

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010139

A type of cloud that forms in the crests of atmospheric waves, often appearing as lenticular or altocumulus undulatus clouds. These clouds indicate the presence of stable air flowing over topography or through a shear layer, creating oscillations. They are common downwind of mountain ranges.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010139
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoMountain-wave cloud
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010139",
  "term": "Wave cloud",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of cloud that forms in the crests of atmospheric waves, often appearing as lenticular or altocumulus undulatus clouds. These clouds indicate the presence of stable air flowing over topography or through a shear layer, creating oscillations. They are common downwind of mountain ranges.",
  "see_also": [
    "mountain-wave cloud"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wave-cloud/"
}

Record 10,474 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.