Gust Front - Shelf Cloud

Shelf clouds are indicators of stormy weather, forming on the leading edge of thunderstorms as part of the gust front. They appear like a shelf and are technically known as Arques. As the gust front approaches, winds increase, the sky darkens, and lightning becomes more frequent, indicating a strong storm. The shelf cloud can be brightly illuminated by the sun, and small cloud fragments, known as scutt, may form. With the rise of smartphone cameras, more people capture these clouds, sometimes using panorama mode, which can distort their appearance.

Explain the difference between shelf clouds and funnel clouds.

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How has the prevalence of smartphone cameras affected the documentation of shelf clouds?

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