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A lenticular cloud covers the summit crater of Mayon Volcano, Philippines. As air travels along the surface of the Earth, obstructions are often encountered, including natural features, such as mountains or hills, and artificial structures, such as buildings and other constructions, which disrupt the flow of air into "eddies", or areas of ...
29 Μαΐ 2024 · Lenticular clouds form primarily in the troposphere, typically aligning perpendicular to the wind direction. This occurs when moist air flows over elevated terrain, such as mountains or hills. The key process behind the formation of lenticular clouds involves orographic lift, where an airflow encounters topographic barriers.
11 Απρ 2024 · Lenticular clouds, named for their resemblance to lentils (a type of bean), are stationary-looking clouds with a distinctive lens or saucer shape. They most frequently appear in mountainous areas where stable air currents are forced to rise over mountain peaks.
31 Μαΐ 2017 · A lenticular cloud, or by the more scientific name Altocumulus lenticularis, is a fascinating cloud formation, if simply for its strangeness. Want to know how to spot one of these saucer-like...
20 Απρ 2024 · What sets lenticular clouds apart is their stationary position, often hovering over mountains. They frequently emerge in the lee of mountains, where descending air from the opposite side encourages their distinctive stacking.
Lenticular, or lee wave, clouds form downwind of an obstacle in the path of a strong air current. In the Boulder, Colorado, area, the obstacle is the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, seen through clouds at the bottom of the picture.
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.
