Cumulonimbus incus

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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. It can cause a supercell and then a tornado. A cumulonimbus incus is a sub-form of cumulonimbus capillatus.
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Cloud

Appearance:

  • Anvil shaped

Maximum Altitude:

  • 23,000 m (75459 ft )

Cloud Family:

Classification:

Abbreviation:

  • Cb inc
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