HK sees fragmented clouds known as altocumulus clouds, attracting numerous residents to take photos
Hong Kong saw a large area of fragmented cloud yesterday (Nov. 27), visible in many districts, including Ho Man Tin, Fanling, and Kowloon East, attracting numerous residents to take photos. The Hong Kong Observatory explained the phenomenon on Facebook, clarifying that the fragmented clouds are altocumulus clouds.
The Observatory stated that altocumulus clouds belong to the middle-altitude cloud genus, typically located about 2 to 6 kilometers above the ground. These clouds are generally white or gray, characterized by globular masses or rolls in layers or patches. Aside from the spreading form seen last morning (Nov. 27), they can sometimes appear fibrous.
It pointed out that altocumulus clouds are derived from cumulus clouds, which vary greatly in size and shape, with flat bases and tower-like tops. The parts exposed to direct sunlight are particularly bright. During the autumn and winter seasons, when the weather is more stable, cumulus clouds tend to cluster together, often covering large areas of the sky and forming altocumulus clouds.
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