Cumuliform anvil
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000628
A thunderstorm anvil with visual characteristics resembling cumulus-type clouds (rather
than the more typical fibrous appearance associated with cirrus). A cumuliform anvil arises from rapid
spreading of a thunderstorm updraft, and thus implies a very strong updraft. See anvil rollover, knuckles,
mushroom.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000628 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | Anvil rollover; Knuckles; Mushroom |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-000628",
"term": "Cumuliform anvil",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"term_source": "Cumuliform Anvil",
"definition": "A thunderstorm anvil with visual characteristics resembling cumulus-type clouds (rather\nthan the more typical fibrous appearance associated with cirrus). A cumuliform anvil arises from rapid\nspreading of a thunderstorm updraft, and thus implies a very strong updraft. See anvil rollover, knuckles,\nmushroom.",
"see_also": [
"Anvil Rollover",
"Knuckles",
"Mushroom"
],
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cumuliform-anvil/"
}
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