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Stratiform
Having extensive horizontal development, as opposed to the more vertical development characteristic of convection . Stratiform clouds cover large areas but show relatively little vertical development. Stratiform precipitation, in general, is relatively continuous and uniform in intensity (i.e., steady rain versus rain showers).
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Weather Dictionary INDEX:
List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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1 A: Page 1 of 1.
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