Cumulonimbus
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-007092
A cloud type that is dense and vertically developed and is associated with rain (particularly of a convective nature). It is heavy and dense with a flat base and a high, fluffy outline, and can be tall enough to occupy middle as well as low latitudes. This type of cloud is formed from about 10,000 to 12,000 feet of altitude.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-007092 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Natural environments |
| References | NASA Earth Observatory Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A cloud type that is dense and vertically developed and is associated with rain (particularly of a convective nature). It is heavy and dense with a flat base and a high, fluffy outline, and can be tall enough to occupy middle as well as low latitudes. This type of cloud is formed from about 10,000 to 12,000 feet of altitude.",
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