Stratocumulus volutus

Stratocumulus volutus
Stratocumulus volutus
AbbreviationSc vol
GenusStratocumulus
SpeciesVolutus
Altitude<2,000 m
(<6,600 ft)
ClassificationFamily C (Low-level)
AppearanceLong tube-shaped cloud, usually singular
PrecipitationYes

Stratocumulus volutus is a rare species of stratocumulus cloud, typically forming alone.[1] Volutus is translated from Latin, meaning revolve, being described as a roll cloud.[2][3] Stratocumulus volutus clouds are low-level clouds, forming below 2,000 meters (6,600 feet). Volutus clouds are much more common in the form of stratocumulus, as opposed to altocumulus volutus.[4] Stratocumulus volutus clouds are not severe, and may only bring several minutes of rain.[5] Alternatively, stratocumulus volutus clouds may form with numerous layers, contradicting the usual rounded form.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ WMO. "Stratocumulus volutus (Sc vol)". International Cloud Atlas. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  2. ^ Hamblyn, Richard (2017-05-15). Clouds: Nature and Culture. Reaktion Books. ISBN 978-1-78023-770-1.
  3. ^ Hamblyn, Richard (2021-10-12). The Met Office Cloud Book - Updated Edition: How to Understand the Skies. David and Charles. ISBN 978-1-4463-8108-3.
  4. ^ "Learn About Roll Clouds: Volutus Cloud Species". whatsthiscloud. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
  5. ^ WhatsThisCloud ⛅️ (2016-07-01), Stratocumulus volutus (St vol), retrieved 2022-11-16
  6. ^ "There's a whole new species of cloud". Popular Science. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2022-11-16.