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Lenticular clouds (Altocumulus lenticularis in Latin) are stationary clouds that form in the troposphere, typically in perpendicular alignment to the wind direction. They are often comparable in appearance to a lens or saucer. Because of their unique appearance, they have been brought forward as an explanation for some UFO sightings.

They do not form over low-lying or flat terrain, thus many people may have never seen one before. Bright colours (called iridescence) are sometimes seen along the edge of lenticular clouds.

As air travels along the surface of the Earth, obstructions such as mountains or hills disrupt the flow of air into "eddies", or areas of turbulence, just like rocks in a stream.

When moist, stable air flows over a larger eddy, a series of large-scale standing waves form on the downwind side of the mountain. If the temperature at the crest of the wave drops below the local dew point, moisture in the air may condense to form these clouds. Under certain conditions, long strings of lenticular clouds can form near the crest of each successive wave, creating a formation known as a "wave cloud." These wave systems can produce powerful updrafts, so pilots of powered aircraft avoid flying near them - but ironically, pilots of unpowered aircraft - gliders, paragliders - actively seek them out, as they provide lift.

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Merryn

Beautiful! Like a Maxfield Parrish painting...

Bubble

I've never seen clouds like this either, but how fabulous are clouds generally - have a blind friend who has never seen them - what a loss for her. Thanks Macy

Max_Tooney

Haha, good idea!

ElvisBanana

Hey, @Max_Tooney you've changed your profile picture again! I like this one, but it's hard to see in the tiny thumbnail image. I had to go to your page to really see it.

I think a collage of all the profile pictures you've used would make a great puzzle!

Max_Tooney

I'm also in favor of the map series. It's right up my alley.

ElvisBanana

Thanks, Mazy! I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!

You've also got one more person who will do your "maps" series.

I'm pretty sure my buddy, @jigidy will like this cloud series, too. Maybe not the maps, but you never know...

Mazy

and you... in my time zone I am just winding down from a busy day!

Isaly

Great minds for sure! I will be watching for the map series. Have a great night. Need to get a few things done yet.

Mazy

LOL great minds...

When I was a little kid and we did those Stanford standardised tests at school every year there was always a map portion, I always looked fwd to that part. I used to draw maps of imaginary lands... sort of geeky until you look at how popular Game of Thrones and Lord of The Rings are with their imaginary worlds. And I guess all the online and computer games (which I have never gotten into - WAY too geeky LOL!)

Alright I'll do a map series too, now I know at least one person would dig it.

Isaly

You hit on another one of my loves Mazy.....maps. I can sit and look at a map for hours. They fascinate me. A map series sounds like a winner to me!

Mazy

Gosh Cyndi you aren't wrong!! And I knew it! Considering Air Law was one of the other components I might have been forced to teach - dry as dust and all numbers and air regulations 'CARs 701.1.12.3a etc... no person shall operate a power-driven aircraft (fixed wing or rotary) or glider, paraglider, or balloon in such a manner as to yada yada' YAWN.

I also taught Theory of Flight which was all the physics of how it all works. That was fun. It was a great way to learn WAY more in depth than the students knew. I like jobs that are "value added" in that I learn something of interest to me while working.

Isn't it interesting how often the things we are drawn to reveal themselves to us when we are very young.... it was delightful to teach Mets and Navigation, too, since I've always been a map fancier.

Hmm, maybe I should do a map series :)

Isaly

You were very lucky to be able to teach the meteorology portion. All my friends joke about me being the weather person around here. Weather has always fascinated me as well as the clouds. When I was in school I did a science project about all of the different types of clouds. I still enjoy sitting outside and looking up at the sky and clouds. You never know what you might see!

Mazy

thanks for your kind comments all, I'm going to post one a day for a bit (til I don't feel like it LOL) of pretty and unusual clouds... with info...

This example is particularly striking and extreme. Often they just look like a single contact lens rather than stacked and glowing like this.

Anyway, thanks for stopping by.

Mazy

Hiya Cyndi, hope you are well! Me too. There is an extensive component to the private and commercial pilot's licence curriculum on weather, and I was lucky enough to get to teach the meteorology portion in the classroom when I was an instructor. And as a fellow weather geek, I still learn new things when I look up. It's endlessly fascinating.... :)

Isaly

I have always been a cloud watcher since I was a very young girl and have been lucky enough to experience seeing some Lenticular clouds over the years. I'm thrilled when I get to see one. Great info above on them. TFP ~ cyndi

Mazy

mmm, peach sorbet...

Max_Tooney

Great photo! Makes me crave 'soft dip' ice cream...

luckybie

Thank you Mazy for this very nice puzzle. I have never seen these clouds or the description which in your great details have me amazed! ♥

risou

Fascinating clouds! Thanks for the puzzle and the infos.

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