wave clouds

views updated May 08 2018

wave clouds Clouds occurring in an airstream characterized by wave motion, usually after passing over a mountain barrier. Lenticular (lens-shaped) clouds and cloudlets appearing stationary in the crests of the waves are a characteristic sight in climates experienced on the lee side of mountain barriers, e.g. in eastern Scotland and Sweden.

wave clouds

views updated Jun 11 2018

wave clouds Clouds occurring in an airstream affected by wave motion, usually after it has passed over a mountain barrier. Lenticular (lens-shaped) clouds and cloudlets appearing stationary in the crests of the waves are a characteristic sight in climates experienced on the lee side of mountain barriers.