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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An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
Bright and dark rays with changing colors and contrast in the sky. These rays become visible due to the reflection of atmospheric...
A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.
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A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.
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