Saturday, October 1, 2016

Cirrus Clouds


I love watching the sky here in Powell River because there are so many different types of clouds. Today I'm going to share some of our cirrus clouds. Cirrus are thin, wispy, high level clouds that are blown into long streamers. Cirrus clouds form above 6000 m (20,000 ft.) and usually mean the weather will be fair.

 
Cirrus Vertebratus looks like a spinal column with vertebra and ribs or fish bones. 

 
Cirrus radiatus cover the sky in bands.


These clouds caught the light and were coloured by the sun setting to the west. -- Margy

16 comments :

  1. What pretty skies! I loved Wild by Cheryl Strayed (from your previous post).

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    1. That was an amazing accomplishment. To hike all the way, and alone. There are so many women out there to admire. - Margy

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  2. Thank you for that information Margy, not to mention those lovely descriptive pictures. I really must try to look more closely at cloud formations.

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    1. I've always loved gazing at the sky, day or night. Blogging has helped me learn more about what I see. - Margy

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  3. I like the cirrus vertebratus sky-shot. A perfect description!

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    1. Sounds scientific, but at least similar to common words. - Margy

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  4. Beautiful skies.
    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
    I look forward to reading your blog. : )

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    1. Thanks for coming over to check out my sky post. - Margy

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  5. Cool info, Margy. Very pretty and each so unique. I love this.

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  6. Awesome sky shots ~ such beauty! Thanks for visiting and commenting!

    wishing you a happy week ~ ^_^

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  7. Wonderful - I think the clouds pass our house on their way up to yours. We do have some spectacular clouds, don't we?

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    1. Unless they are coming down from Alaska that is. - Margy

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  8. Fascinating and beautiful! I love watching clouds!

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  9. Thanks everyone to visiting and taking the time to comment. I appreciate your interest. - Margy

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Thanks for stopping by. Comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome. - Margy