Cirrus castellanus or Cirrus castellatus is a species of
cirrus cloud. Its name comes from the word ''
castellanus'', which means ''of a fort'', ''of a castle'' in
Latin
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. Like all cirrus, this species occurs at high altitudes. It appears as separate turrets rising from a lower-level
cloud base. Often these cloud turrets form in lines, and they can be taller than they are wide. This cloud species is usually dense in formation.
See also
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List of cloud types
References
External links
International Cloud Atlas - Cirrus fibratus
Castellanus cloud
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