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Old August 28th 05, 09:41 AM posted to uk.sci.weather
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tony_powell wrote in message
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Hi,

A quick query from a novice, Cu as I understand it ois Cumulus but what's
the fra bit? fragment? I checked the FAQ's but am probably not looking in
the right place.

Tony
Newbury, Berkshire


Hi, Tony,

Fractus (fra). Applies only to stratus and cumulus - clouds in the form of
irregular and ragged shreds.

HTH,

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