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Cirrocumulus lacunosus

Cirrocumulus lacunosus
Cirrocumulus lacunosus.jpg
Cirrocumulus lacunosus clouds
Abbreviation Cc la
Symbol CH 9.png
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.



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