Meteorologists have determined that there are 10 basic types of clouds. Each type can be identified in the cloud drawing by its initials and shape. Low Altitude Clouds: cumulus (Cu), stratus (St), stratocumulus (Sc), cumulonimbus (Cb) Mid Altitude Clouds: altocumulus (Ac), altostratus (As...
Like their name suggests (which is Latin for "curl of hair"), cirrus are thin, white, wispy strands of clouds that streak across the sky. Because cirrus clouds appear above 20,000 feet (6,096 m)—an altitude where low temperatures and low water vapor exist—they are made up of tiny ...
Altostratus clouds are essentially stratus clouds that appear higher in elevation. They will not become fog-like or low down like stratus clouds, and instead they are very thin, wispy layers of cloud found in the mid-level of the atmosphere. They are very identifiable because they form such a...
Vulcanian eruptions create powerful explosions in which material can travel faster than 350 meters per second (800 mph) and rise several kilometers into the air. They produce tephra, ash clouds, and pyroclastic density currents (clouds of hot ash, gas and rock that flow almost like fluids). ...
Higher level clouds represent the cloud in the highest levels of the troposphere. They mostly appear brilliant white because of the ice crystals at that level. They tend to develop at or just above the top part of the troposphere. Higher level clouds can vary in shape, thickness and cover....
As digitalization increases, countries employ digital diplomacy, harnessing digital resources to project their desired image. Digital diplomacy also encompasses the interactivity of digital platforms, providing a trove of public opinion that diplomatic a
Type 2 ice clouds exhibit larger particle sizes (reff = 3–4 μm), a distinct side-scattering minimum at 90–100° phase angles (characteristic of a change in particle shape relative to the type 1), and appear most prominently in the northern subtropical aphelion cloud belt. The majority ...
Convective clouds produce a significant proportion of the global precipitation and play an important role in the energy and water cycles. We quantify changes of the convective cloud ice mass-weighted altitude centroid (ZIWC) as a function of aerosol optical thickness (AOT). Analyses are conducted ...
I call this type of chemtrail "Salty Metallic" because it has a salty taste followed by a distinct metallic aftertaste. This chemtrail type is one of the few that has virtually no odor and does not burn my sinuses.From 2010 onward, this chemtrail type is sprayed less often than other ...
Applying sunscreen only on sunny days or when it is hot is a common mistake. While the sun may be stronger in summer, UV rays can penetrate clouds and fog and can cause damage even when the sun isn't bright. How long does sunscreen last?