Topic: Stratiform Clouds
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What kind of air movements occur in stratiform clouds?
Being stratiform clouds, they are layered in appearance. The winds within them are normally fairly smooth and horizontal in nature with little upward or downward motion. Source(s): I'm a meteorologist Read More »
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What cloud types, stratiform or cumuliform, indicate stability or...
Yep cumuliform = unstable and stratiform = stable. A stable atmosphere is one containing an INVERSION, which is a a layer of air aloft that is warmer than the air below. When warm air rises, it can only rise if it is warmer than the surroun... Read More »
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Why do heavy showers fall from cumuliform clouds? Why does steady...
cumuliform clouds are generally a sign of unstable air and the presence of cold fronts. When you have precipitation in those conditions, it is often showery in nature. The unstable air also provides (generally) better visibility and puffier... Read More »
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Stratocumulus. I always thought stratocumulus was the most boring cloud! Very common especially in the morning, dissipating during the day as heating increases convection.
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When large-scale layers of the atmosphere are forced upward (as long as they don't become unstable).
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