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Altostratus - Definition and Overview |
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Altostratus is a cloud belonging to a class characterized by a generally uniform gray sheet or layer, lighter in color than nimbostratus and darker than cirrostratus. Compare also with lower altitude stratus clouds.
| Photo of Altostratus |
| Where found: |
2,000-5,000 m |
| Associated Weather: |
Wide areas of rain and snow. |
Altostratus is caused by a large air mass that is lifted then condensed, usually by an incoming frontal system.
Altostratus clouds are potentially dangerous, because they can cause ice accretion on aircraft.
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Example Usage of Altostratus |
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Laurentiius: Goodmorning, buongiorno, bonjour und guten Morgen alle! 61F( 16.1C)/Altostratus. Caffe' latte http://tinyurl.com/yceneb7♭ ♩ ♫ ♬ ♪ ♫ #music |
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Laurentiius: Good day, buongiorno, bonjour und guten Tag alle! 51F(10.6C)/Altostratus.Caffe' latte http://tinyurl.com/ntql8e
♭ ♩ ♫ ♬ ♪ ♫ #music #mozart |
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Shoopmonster: @OntheDLpodcast Pfft, Altostratus or bust. |
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