cumulonimbus

noun

cu·mu·lo·nim·bus ˈkyü-myə-(ˌ)lō-ˈnim-bəs

: cumulus cloud having a low base and often spread out in the shape of an anvil extending to great heights see cloud illustration

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The visible presence of smaller cumulus clouds near its base indicates the initial stages of potential cumulonimbus development, which could bring intense precipitation or thunderstorms. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Lightning flashed around her as she was tossed about inside the enormous, pitch-black cumulonimbus cloud that had swallowed her. —

Ewa Wiśnierska, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024 How hail forms Hail forms inside cumulonimbus clouds, which also produce thunder and lightning. —

Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 16 June 2024 The phenomenon can be caused by pockets of hot air rising, or weather systems such as cumulonimbus clouds. —

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