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Sc compared with Cs neb

(Section 2.3.7.6.1)

Stratocumulus can, in extremely cold weather, produce abundant ice crystal virga from which halo phenomena may be observed. This Stratocumulus is distinguished from Cirrostratus nebulosus by:

  • Showing some evidence of elements, rounded masses, rolls, etc
  • Having greater opacity than that of Cirrostratus

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