High altitude wisps of clouds make a distinct pattern in the sky. It is formed by high altitude wisps of ice crystals and often associated with cirrus

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High altitude wisps of clouds make a distinct pattern in the sky. It is formed by high altitude wisps of ice crystals and often associated with cirrus clouds. They can be as high 40000ft.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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