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A low, horizontal cloud typically forming at the leading edge of thunderstorm outflow. An arcus type cloud often found along squall lines.
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Shelf cloud — einer Superzelle Eine Shelf cloud ist eine tiefe, horizontal ausgerichtete Arcus Wolke in Keilform, die vor allem in Verbindung mit Gewittern und dabei insbesondere Böenfronten auftritt, seltener auch mit Kaltfronten. Shelf cloud ist ein in der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Shelf Cloud — Eine Shelf cloud ist eine tiefe, horizontal ausgerichtete Arcus Wolke in Keilform, die vor allem in Verbindung mit Gewittern und dabei insbesondere Böenfronten auftritt, seltener auch mit Kaltfronten. Shelf cloud einer Superzelle Shelf cloud ist… … Deutsch Wikipedia
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