A lenticular cloud is a lens-shaped cloud that normally develops on the downwind side of a mountain. As stable moist air
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A lenticular cloud is a lens-shaped cloud that normally develops on the downwind side of a mountain. As stable mois t air flows over a mountain, it cre ate s a serie s of oscill ating waves. Vapor condenses at the crest of the
wav e s a n d e va p o r at e s at t h e t r o u g h s , c r e at i n g l e n slike shapes. These lens-shaped clouds can separate into altocumulus, stratocumulus, and cirrocumulus standing lenticular clouds, creating a layered appearance.
