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What is Cirrostratus?

A cloud that develops from Cirrus, completely or partially covering the sky, creating a halo effect, thin, sheet-like, milky white, fibrous or vein-like.

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Glossary

Condensation pressure deficit refers to the difference between the actual vapor pressure and the saturation vapor pressure...

A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...

Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without the material itself moving. This occurs when...

The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.

The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.

A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

A large body of air having similar horizontal temperature and moisture characteristics.

Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.