Stratocumulus volutus

Stratocumulus volutus is a rare species of stratocumulus cloud, typically forming alone.^[1] Volutus is translated from Latin, meaning revolve, being described as a roll cloud.^[2][3] Stratocumulus volutus clouds are low-level clouds, forming below 2,000 meters (6,600 feet). Volutus clouds are much more common in the form of stratocumulus, as opposed to altocumulus volutus.^[4] Stratocumulus volutus clouds are not severe, and may only bring several minutes of rain.^[5] Alternatively, stratocumulus volutus clouds may form with numerous layers, contradicting the usual rounded form.^[6]

Stratocumulus volutus
Stratocumulus volutus
Abbreviation	Sc vol
Genus	Stratocumulus
Species	Volutus
Altitude	<2,000 m (<6,600 ft)
Classification	Family C (Low-level)
Appearance	Long tube-shaped cloud, usually singular
Precipitation	Yes

See also

• List of cloud types
• Stratocumulus cloud
• Cumulus cloud
• Roll cloud