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Fallstreak hole

Fallstreak hole

A fallstreak hole is a large gap, usually circular or elliptical, that can appear in cirrocumulus or altocumulus clouds. The holes are caused by supercooled water in the clouds suddenly evaporating or freezing, and may be triggered by passing... Wikipedia
Abbreviation: cav
Altitude: 500-15,000 m; (2,000-49,000 ft)
Appearance: Hole in the clouds
Genus: Cirrocumulus, Altocumulus, Stratocumulus
Precipitation: Virga