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C_M8 Altocumulus with tufts or sproutings

Altocumulus castellanus has sproutings in the form of small towers or battlements and the cumiliform appearance is more marked than in altocumulus floccus.

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Altocumulus castellanus, base about 15,000 ft. © R.N. Hughes

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