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There are three main types of lenticular clouds: altocumulus standing lenticular (ACSL), stratocumulus standing lenticular (SCSL), and cirrocumulus standing lenticular (CCSL), varying in altitude above the ground.
There are three main types of lenticular clouds: altocumulus standing lenticular (ACSL), stratocumulus standing lenticular (SCSL), and cirrocumulus standing lenticular (CCSL), varying in altitude...
They are stationary clouds that form at high altitudes. They’re usually aligned at a right angle (perpendicular) to the direction of the wind. This type of cloud often forms near mountain ranges. When stable humid air blows over the top of a mountain, it can form a group of big waves on the range’s downwind side.
Lenticularis can be found at low, medium and high cloud levels, although the most striking and dramatic ones tend to be the mid-level Altocumulus lenticularis. At whatever altitude they form, they are usually caused by a moist airstream flowing over raised ground, such as a hill or mountain peak.
These visually striking clouds have been variously described to appear as lenses, upside-dinner plates, stacks of pancakes, almonds, or UFOs. They usually form when a relatively strong flow of stable air flows into a barrier, most commonly a mountain range, and is forced upward. As the air ascends, it expands and cools.
17 Σεπ 2024 · The resulting lenticular cloud is long and elongated, a result of the prevailing northwestern winds flowing perpendicular to the Rock and Pillar Range. This Landsat 8 satellite image shows the formation of New Zealand’s most famous lenticular cloud on September 7, 2024 .
29 Μαΐ 2024 · Lenticular clouds, or Altocumulus lenticularis, are stationary cloud formations known for their lens-like shape and smooth appearance. These clouds are often mistaken for unidentified flying objects (UFOs) due to their distinct and dramatic visual structures.
