Cirrocumulus
Altitude: Above 6,000 m
Abbreviation: Cc
Appearance:
Small patches arranged in rows
Cirrocumulus are small, white patches of
clouds, that are made up of super cooled
water droplets and ice crystals. Cirrocumulus
are usually found at higher altitudes, tend to
have cold temperatures, and appear translucent.
Cirrus: (Latin) A curl of hair
Cumulus: (Latin) Heap
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