Stratocumulus floccus cloud
| Stratocumulus floccus | |
|---|---|
 Stratocumulus floccus | |
| Abbreviation | Sc flo[1] |
| Genus | Stratocumulus |
| Species | Floccus |
| Altitude | 500-2,000 m (2,000-6,500[2] ft) |
| Classification | Family C (Low-level) |
| Appearance | Tufted, somewhat ragged low-level cloud[3] |
| Precipitation | Uncommon, usually Virga[1] |
Stratocumulus floccus is a species of cloud belonging to Stratocumulus cloud genus. Stratocumulus floccus is usually a sign of instability at that altitude.[1] This cloud is usually formed due to the remaining dissipation of a stratocumulus castellanus cloud base.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Stratocumulus floccus (Sc flo) CIMO 2016". World Meteorological Organization. 2016.
- ^ "Common Cloud Names, Shapes, and Altitudes" (PDF). Georgia Tech.
- ^ "Stratocumulus floccus (Sc flo)". what'sthiscloud. Why So Cirrus, LL.