| Cumulonimbus incus | |
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 Cumulonimbus capillatus incus |
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| Abbreviation | Cb inc. |
| Genus | Cumulonimbus (heap, cloud/severe rain) |
| Species | Incus (anvil) |
| Classification | Family D (Vertically developed) |
| Appearance | Large flat-top cloud |
| Precipitation cloud? | Yes, often intense |
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.
 Anvil Cumulonimbus incus, February 2007 |
 Cumulonimbus incus |
 Cumulonimbus incus with little precipitation observed |
 Single-cell Cumulonimbus incus - Mykonos / Greece, June 2009 |
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