Stratocumulus lenticularis

Stratocumulus lenticularis is an uncommon cloud species that belongs to the stratocumulus cloud type, its appearance is that of a flat lens or almond. It forms as a result of atmospheric waves ^[1] caused by wind passing over obstacles; for example, a mountain or a building. They are more common in locations that are hilly, or places where foehn winds are common^[2] They tend to look more well-defined when a foehn wind is causing their formation. They also sometimes show iridescence.^[3] It is a type of lenticular cloud.

Stratocumulus lenticularis
Stratocumulus lenticularis
Abbreviation	strt len
Genus	stratocumulus
Altitude	500-2000 m (2000-7000 ft)
Appearance	Flat stratocumuliform lens or almond

See also

• Altocumulus lenticularis
• Cirrocumulus lenticularis