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Stratocumulus floccus cloud

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cloud genus. Stratocumulus floccus is usually a sign of instability at that altitude. This cloud is usually formed due to the remaining dissipation of a
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and selected species, supplementary features, and other airborne
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Cumulus castellanus (unofficial alternative name for Cu con))
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No differentiated sub-types; tends to resemble cirrostratus
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term for Cu con and "Cu cas" is Towering cumulus ))
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