Cirrus floccus
Type of cloud
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cirrus floccus is a type of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus floccus is derived from Latin, meaning "a lock of wool".[1] Cirrus floccus occurs as small tufts of cloud, usually with a ragged base. The cloud can have virga falling from it, but the precipitation does not reach the ground.[2] The individual tufts are usually isolated from each other.[3] At formation, the cirrus floccus clouds are bright white and can be mistaken for altocumulus clouds; however, after a few minutes, the brightness begins to fade, indicating they are made up of pure ice, and are therefore at a higher level.[4]
AbbreviationCi flo
GenusCirrus (curl)
Speciesfloccus (lock of wool)
AltitudeAbove 5,000 m
(Above 16,500 ft)
(Above 16,500 ft)
| Cirrus floccus | |
|---|---|
Cirrus floccus clouds | |
| Abbreviation | Ci flo |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | Cirrus (curl) |
| Species | floccus (lock of wool) |
| Altitude | Above 5,000 m (Above 16,500 ft) |
| Classification | Family A (High-level) |
| Appearance | small tufts |
| Precipitation | None |
