cirrus uncinus
Since its origins, the imagination of the human being has tried, and still continues to do so, to shape the clouds, to see characters from stories or legends in the sky. The cirrus They are a type of cloud that makes it very easy for us, since we can see them practically throughout the year, so it could be said that they accompany us in our day to day life.
Now, how are they formed and what types are there? Find out.
Cirrus fiberatus
Cirrus clouds, or better known as cirrus in Spanish, are a type of cloud that consists of ice crystals, since they are at a temperature of 40 degrees below zero. They appear at high altitudes, between 8 and 12 km, so that an airplane, when crossing them can easily deform them, while passengers endure small turbulence. But despite everything, they are very curious clouds, well they trap heat, but they also reflect sunlight.
When you see them in the sky, especially if it is summer and it has been a long time without a single drizzle, it is time to rejoice: are usually a sign of a frontal system, or even a storm. But if you see that there are large layers ... stay away, as these formations accompany hurricanes.
Cirrus fiberatus
There are several types of cirrus, such as:
- Cirrus fiberatus
- Cirrus castellanus
- cirrus floccus
- Cirrus spissatus
As we said, they are that type of clouds that you never tire of seeing. They adopt very striking shapes, worthy of capturing with the camera. They also invite the mind to distract and disconnect, something that doesn't hurt at all from time to time, right? 😉
What do you think of cirrus clouds? Do they also remind you sometimes of some being - real or fictional - that you have seen on television, in books or in magazines?