What is this shower curtain-shaped cloud called? [Cirrus Fibratus]

Marin B

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In San Francisco we have had cloudless/contrail-less days for many weeks now. So I was wondering what the local chemtrail photographer was up to and looked at his FB page (he's currently photographing in another state). He also had a link to this interesting photo with the comment
No doubt the shills are figuring out a scientific-sounding name for this new bs.
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Anyone know?



https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1079590125460594&set=gm.10157260375335302&type=3&theater
 
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Cirrus Fibratus
https://www.google.com/search?q=cirrus+fibratus&num=50&source=lnms&tbm=isch
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrus_fibratus

Cirrus fibratus is a type of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus fibratus is derived from Latin, meaning "fibrous".[2] These clouds are similar to cirrus uncinus, commonly known as "mares' tails"; however, fibratus clouds do not have tufts or hooks at the end.[3] The filaments are usually separate from one another.[4]

Like other cirrus clouds, cirrus fibratus occur at high altitudes. They can indicate an approaching warm front;[5] however, they can also be an indication that fair weather will follow.[6]
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Similar from 1905. The names were still evolving at that time.
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See also cirrus uncinus, and cirrus vertebratus. Clouds exist in something of a continuum, so sometimes they fall between two or more types.
 
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