Asperitas Clouds over New Zealand

Asperitas Clouds over New Zealand

Asperitas Clouds over New Zealand | Earth ScienceWhat kind of clouds are these? Although their cause is presently unknown, such unusual atmospheric structures, as menacing as they might seem, do not appear to be harbingers of meteorological doom. Formally recognized as a distinct cloud type only last year, asperitas clouds can be stunning in appearance, unusual in occurrence, and are relatively unstudied. Whereas most low cloud decks are flat bo…