Editing Cumulus cloud (section)

=== Stratocumulus clouds ===
[[File:Flat Stratocumulus Cloud.jpg|thumb|Stratocumulus clouds]]
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A stratocumulus cloud is another type of stratocumuliform cloud. Like cumulus clouds, they form at low levels<ref name="cloud-classification" /> and via convection. However, unlike cumulus clouds, their growth is almost completely retarded by a strong [[Inversion (meteorology)|inversion]]. As a result, they flatten out like stratus clouds, giving them a layered appearance. These clouds are extremely common, covering on average around twenty-three percent of the Earth's oceans and twelve percent of the Earth's continents. They are less common in tropical areas and commonly form after [[cold front]]s. Additionally, stratocumulus clouds reflect a large amount of the incoming sunlight, producing a net cooling effect.<ref name="Wood2374">{{harvnb|Wood|2012|p=2374}}</ref> Stratocumulus clouds can produce [[drizzle]], which stabilizes the cloud by warming it and reducing turbulent mixing.<ref name="Wood2398">{{harvnb|Wood|2012|p=2398}}</ref>