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Thundercloud

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009646

A cumulonimbus cloud capable of producing lightning and thunder, along with other severe weather phenomena such as heavy rain, hail, and strong winds. These clouds are characterized by their immense vertical development, often reaching the tropopause. The presence of a thundercloud indicates unstable atmospheric conditions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009646
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009646",
  "term": "Thundercloud",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cumulonimbus cloud capable of producing lightning and thunder, along with other severe weather phenomena such as heavy rain, hail, and strong winds. These clouds are characterized by their immense vertical development, often reaching the tropopause. The presence of a thundercloud indicates unstable atmospheric conditions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thundercloud/"
}

Record 9,725 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.