Castellanus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004193",
  "term": "Castellanus",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cloud species distinguished by vertically developed, turret-like protuberances that rise from a common, lower-level base. These formations indicate instability in the middle levels of the troposphere and are a precursor to thunderstorm development. Castellanus clouds appear with genera such as altocumulus, stratocumulus, cirrocumulus, and sometimes cumulus.",
  "see_also": [
    "cloud classification"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/castellanus/"
}