Q: What is a cylindrical cloud?

Arabia Weather - This phenomenon is known scientifically as (Roll Cloud) and it is a type of beautiful clouds with a cylindrical shape that often appear along the coasts and above bodies of water. The cold front plays an important role in the formation of these clouds, as it results from the movement of cold air over warm waters. ; This cools the hot air rising from the sea surface, resulting in moisture condensing in the air and forming clouds.

Thermal inversion plays a prominent role in the formation of these clouds, as it is characterized by the presence of warmer air at the top and cooler air at the bottom, which enhances the formation and stability of this unique type of cloud.