The rare cloud seen recently in Istanbul has started to be wondered by citizens. Clouds are one of the most interesting and beautiful natural formations in the sky. Some clouds stand out with their rare and interesting images. In this article, we will provide information about rare cloud varieties. So, how many types of clouds are there? What Are the Types of Clouds? What is a banner cloud? Which clouds bring rain? Dangerous clouds What do wavy clouds mean Cloud types Geography Cloud Types illustrated Cloud shapes and their Meanings The most dangerous cloud Cloud types Clouds that bring precipitation…
What are the rare cloud types?
Noctilucent Clouds:
Noctilucent clouds are a rare type of cloud seen at very high levels of the atmosphere (at 50-80 km altitude). They are usually observed at high latitudes in the summer and become prominent in the sky after the sun goes down. They have a bright and transparent appearance in blue color. Noctilucent clouds are formed by the crystallization of water vapor in the upper atmosphere.
Kelvin-Helmholtz Clouds:
Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds are a rare type of cloud that has a wavy appearance resulting from the meeting of liquid or gas flows. These clouds are formed when the wind blows parallel to the surface and at different speeds at high levels. Such clouds are generally horizontal in appearance and can be observed in oceans, ravines, and elevation changes in airspace.
Mammatus Clouds:
Mammatus clouds get their name from the resemblance of their appearance to a mother's breast. These clouds form after heavy rains or storms and have a rare appearance. In the lower parts of the clouds, there are swellings in the form of pendulous vesicles.
Asperatus Clouds:
Asperatus clouds are a rare type of cloud and are usually formed as a result of the meeting of warm and cold air masses. These clouds have a menacing appearance that indicates the approach of storms and are often purple in color and have a wavy shape.
Lenticularis Clouds:
Lenticularis clouds are a rare type of cloud often observed at the foot of mountains. These clouds form at high levels in areas where the air is humid and hot and take on a round shape due to the shading effect. An interesting feature of such clouds is that they are bright and colored by the reflection of the sun's rays.