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Altocumulus Lenticularis

Posted on 2014-04-01 by arjaybe

Cloud of the Day – Altocumulus Lenticularis Altocumulus Lenticularis is one of my favorite clouds. They have such interesting shapes, and they look so dynamic, that I find them fascinating. Altocumulus Lenticularis clouds form by the combination of rising air, … Continue reading →

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Roll Cloud

Posted on 2014-02-14 by arjaybe

Cloud of the Day – Roll Cloud Roll cloud is a form of arcus cloud, defined as a low, horizontal cloud formation. Roll cloud is the milder of the two forms of arcus cloud. The other, shelf cloud, is often … Continue reading →

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Saint Elmo’s Fire

Posted on 2014-01-26 by arjaybe

Cloud of the Day – Saint Elmo’s Fire Saint Elmo’s fire is sometimes confused with ball lightning, but the two phenomena are quite different. While Saint Elmo’s fire is a well-understood and predictable electrical event, ball lightning is unpredictable and … Continue reading →

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