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Lenticular clouds (Latin: Lenticularis lentil-shaped, from lenticula lentil) are stationary clouds that form mostly in the troposphere, typically in parallel alignment to the wind direction. They are often comparable in appearance to a lens or saucer .
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...
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.
Lenticular clouds are saucer-shaped clouds that are often witnessed over mountains and mountain ranges. Lenticular Cloud (as defined by NOAA) A very smooth, round or oval, lens-shaped cloud that is often seen, singly or stacked in groups, near or in the lee of a mountain ridge.
20 Απρ 2024 · Lenticular clouds remind us of the intricate and dynamic nature of our atmosphere. Their formation and presence offer insight into the complex interplay of air currents, moisture and topographical features.
Lenticularis. (Section 2.2.2.2.8) Clouds having the shape of lenses or almonds, often very elongated and usually with well-defined outlines; they occasionally show irisations. Such clouds appear most often in cloud formations of orographic origin, but may also occur in regions without marked orography.
In the video below, you can see the lenticular clouds changing shape, but remaining relatively in place, continually forming on the upwind side and dissipating and evaporating downwind, though their forms are relatively elongated and thin and are relatively broad.
