Earth:Stratus silvagenitus
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| Stratus silvagenitus | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | st slvg |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | stratus |
| Variety | silvagenitus (created from forest) |
| Altitude | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Appearance | uniform or ragged clouds over forested areas |
| Precipitation cloud? | None |
Stratus silvagenitus is a type of Stratus cloud. The word silvagenitus is derived from Latin, meaning "created from forest".[1] This cloud type forms over forested areas which are experiencing high relative humidity levels, for example, after precipitation has passed, through evaporation and/or evapotranspiration.[2]
If the cloud is uniform, it is called a "stratus" silvagenitus cloud, if the cloud is ragged and wispy, then it is called a "stratus fractus" silvagenitus cloud. These clouds typically form near the ground. The silvagenitus cloud variety only appears in the Stratus cloud species due to its mechanism of formation.
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