Cirrus form at high altitude at the fringes of the atmosphere. They are formed from ice crystals and do not presage rain. Often called mares tails

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Cirrus form at high altitude at the fringes of the atmosphere. They are formed from ice crystals and do not presage rain. Often called mares tails because of their wispy nature.

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