METEOROLOGY 101
(Forwarded by Dale Yaney)
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that form at high altitudes, normally
aligned at right-angles to the wind
direction. Then they hang over the mountains like alien "motherships"...
Mount Rainier in Washington produces
some of the most spectacular lenticulars.
have a characteristic lens appearance
and smooth saucer-like shape. at different speeds and in opposite directions. The upper layer of air usually moves faster than the lower layer because there is less friction.
Below is the famous photo of such
special clouds overMount Shasta , titled
"Catch the wave" taken from the top of local TV broadcasting tower (source:KSNTV) both the lenticular and mammatus
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