Cumulonimbus incus

A cumulonimbus incus (Latin incus, "anvil") is a cumulonimbus cloud which has reached the level of stratospheric stability and has formed the characteristic flat, anvil-top shape. They can form into supercells resulting into severe storms like tornadoes. A cumulonimbus incus is a sub-form of cumulonimbus capillatus. A cumulonimbus incus is a mature thunderstorm cloud and can produce many dangerous elements. This is a powerful cumulonimbus cloud. ... More

Minimum Altitude:

  • 0 m (0 ft )

Cloud Family:

Appearance:

  • Anvil shaped

Cloud

Maximum Altitude:

  • 23,000 m (75459 ft )

Classification:

Abbreviation:

  • Cb inc
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