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
What pretty skies! I loved Wild by Cheryl Strayed (from your previous post).
ReplyDeleteThat was an amazing accomplishment. To hike all the way, and alone. There are so many women out there to admire. - Margy
DeleteThank you for that information Margy, not to mention those lovely descriptive pictures. I really must try to look more closely at cloud formations.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved gazing at the sky, day or night. Blogging has helped me learn more about what I see. - Margy
DeleteI like the cirrus vertebratus sky-shot. A perfect description!
ReplyDeleteSounds scientific, but at least similar to common words. - Margy
DeleteBeautiful skies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
I look forward to reading your blog. : )
Thanks for coming over to check out my sky post. - Margy
DeleteCool info, Margy. Very pretty and each so unique. I love this.
ReplyDeleteI love learning new things. - Margy
DeleteAwesome sky shots ~ such beauty! Thanks for visiting and commenting!
ReplyDeletewishing you a happy week ~ ^_^
Wonderful - I think the clouds pass our house on their way up to yours. We do have some spectacular clouds, don't we?
ReplyDeleteUnless they are coming down from Alaska that is. - Margy
DeleteBeautiful cloud formations.
ReplyDeleteFascinating and beautiful! I love watching clouds!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone to visiting and taking the time to comment. I appreciate your interest. - Margy
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