fallstreak hole

noun

fallstreak hole

noun
1

Climatology, Meteorology, Natural sciences A large gap, usually circular or elliptical, that can appear in cirrocumulus or altocumulus clouds as a result of the Wegener-Bergeron-Findeisen process.

Related terms
hole punch cloud, punch hole cloud

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