Cumulonimbus incus
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A cumulonimbus incus cloud, also called a thunderhead or anvil cloud, is a cumulonimbus cloud that has reached the level of stratospheric stability and has formed the characteristic flat, anvil-shaped
A cumulonimbus incus cloud, showing the characteristic anvil-top shape the cloud type displays
Cumulonimbus incus over Africa, seen from the International Space Station
Cumulonimbus capillatus
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A cumulonimbus capillatus is a cumulonimbus cloud with dense cirrus clouds above it, making the cloud top appear to contain hair-like structures. It is an intermediate stage between cumulonimbus calvu
Cumulonimbus incus
…flat, anvil-shaped top. It signifies a thunderstorm in its mature stage, succeeding the cumulonimbus calvus stage. Cumulonimbus incus is a subtype of cumulonimbus capillatus. These clouds are commonly associated with severe weather, including heavy rain, downbursts, and occasionally a tornado. A cumulonimbus incus is a…
Thunderstorms Over Eastern Kentucky