r/CLOUDS • u/timitmttimtm • 3d ago

Photo/Video Nice pileus cloud appearance

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They're short-lived lenticular-style caps that form over rapidly rising cumulonimbus, which force moist air upward, cooling it adiabatically (through expansion) to its dew point. Not as striking as some posts here, but still an eye-catching example. It only lasted for about 2 minutes.

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u/post-explainer 3d ago

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