Cirrus radiatus

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Cirrus radiatus

Cirrus radiatus is a variety of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus radiatus is derived from Latin, meaning "rayed, striped".[1] This variety of cirrus clouds occurs in parallel bands that often cover the entire sky and appear to converge at a single point[2] or two opposite points on the horizon. Cirrus radiatus is often partly made up of cirrocumulus or cirrostratus.[3]

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Cirrus radiatus
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Cirrus radiatus clouds with a contrail crossing through
AbbreviationCi ra
Symbol
GenusCirrus (curl)
Varietyradiatus (striped)
AltitudeAbove 5,000 m
(Above 16,500 ft)
Appearanceparallel bands
PrecipitationNo
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