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Unusual clouds spotted over southern England
There were a number of sightings of unusual and striking cloud formations over the weekend as the UK experienced a mix of weather. Photos were taken in Dorset, particularly the Poole and Bournemouth areas. This particular photograph looks as if … Continue reading
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Tagged asperitas, cloud types, clouds, International Cloud Atlas, WMO
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New cloud comes a step closer
Newly discovered cloud Asperitas (Latin for roughness) has taken another step towards being officially recognized and named in the International Cloud Atlas. The cloud has been named Asperitas because it looks like rough or turbulent seas and has been put … Continue reading
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Tagged asperitas, Cloud, Cloud Appreciation Society, cloud atlas, cloud spotting, Met Office, WMO
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