Definition of Fractostratus

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Fractostratus

The term 'Fractostratus' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' A stratus cloud presenting a ragged, shredded appearance, as if torn. It differs from a fractocumulus cloud in having a smaller vertical extent and darker color'.

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