25 September 2003/09.00 UTC - Meteosat IR image

Satellite images show a pronounced fibrous cloud. Look at the three images and decide whether you agree or disagree with the following statements.

The fibrous cloud in the images is a Jet Fibre because ...

... the fibrous cloud is found next to the frontal cloud band.

... a Dark Stripe in the Water Vapour image crosses the Jet Fibre.

... in the IR and WV Jet clouds appear dark grey with pronounced fibrous structure.

... the VIS signal shows different textures of the cirrus Fibres and the underlying cloudiness of the Warm Front Shield.

... all three images show elongated cloud structures extending for more than 1000km.

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