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Cirrocumulus

A Cirrocumulus is a cirriform cloud characterized by thin, white patches, each of which is composed of very small granules or ripples. These clouds are of high altitude (20,000-40,000 ft or 6000 -12,000 m).

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National Science Digital Library - Cirrocumulus (http://www.nsdl.arm.gov/Library/glossary.shtml#Cirrocumulus)

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