Cirrocumulus lacunosus | |
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Cirrocumulus lacunosus clouds
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Abbreviation | Cc la |
Symbol | |
Genus | Cirro- (curl of hair) -cumulus (heaped) |
Variety | lacunosus (full of holes) |
Altitude | Above 6,000 m (Above 20,000 ft) |
Classification | Family A (High-level) |
Appearance | perforated with round, frayed holes |
Precipitation cloud? | No |
Cirrocumulus lacunosus is a type of cirrocumulus cloud. The name cirrocumulus lacunosus is derived from Latin, meaning "full of hollows". Cirrocumulus lacunosus is a relatively rare cloud form that occurs as a layer of cloud with circular holes in it. These holes normally have frayed edges, and they are often arranged in a manner that resembles a net or a honeycomb.