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True or false hail is only observed directly under the cumulonimbus cloud in which its formed?
False. Hail can fall outside the area directly below the cumulonimbus cloud in which it formed, especially in cases of strong winds that can carry hail for some distance from the storm.
Is hail only observed directly under the cloud in which it is formed?
No
Where does Mammatus cloud form?
Mammatus clouds form on the underside of a storm cloud and are most often associated with the anvil cloud that extends from a cumulonimbus. They have also been seen under altocumulus, altostratus, stratocumulus, and cirrus clouds, as well as volcanic ash clouds.
Why do cumulus clouds cause tornadoes?
They don't. However, a cumulus cloud can develop into a cumulonimbus cloud (a.k.a. thunderstorm) under the right conditions. Even then conditions have to be specific for it to produce a tornado.
What type of cloud is normally associated with thunder storm?
Cumulonimbus.
Which type of cloud would dominate the weather in a region under the ITCZ?
Cumulonimbus clouds would dominate the weather in a region under the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). These clouds are associated with strong convection and heavy precipitation, making them common in areas of high humidity and instability like the ITCZ.
What is the cloud type associated with tornadoes?
Supercell thunderstorms are the type of clouds associated with tornado formation. These types of storms have a rotating updraft, which can lead to the development of tornadoes under the right atmospheric conditions.
What type of cloud spawns tornadoes?
Supercell thunderstorms are the type of cloud that is most likely to spawn tornadoes. They are characterized by rotating updrafts that can lead to the development of a tornado under the right atmospheric conditions.
How does the Cumulonimbus cloud form in a tornado?
Cumilonimbus clouds do not form in tornadoes; tornadoes formin in cumulonimbus clouds. A cumulonimbus cloud forms when a warm, moist pocket of air rises and the moisture in it condenses, releasing heat that keeps the air rising. This is what drives any thunderstorm. Under the right conditions, the storm my start to rotate, and this rotation may eventually lead to the formation of a tornado.
How can you tell if the cloud above you is a nimbostratus or a cumulonimbus?
Nimbostratus is a thick cloud, typically formed on a warm front, as air is lifted over a large area (i.e. mass ascent). Precipitation is rain or snow (or a mix of both), and this can last for several hours.A cumulonimbus is formed by convection and is much taller than it is wide. Cumulonimbus clouds bring heavy showersof rain or snow, but they also bring thunder and lightning and hail. The showers will usually last for less than one hour.Finally, if you look at the bottom of a cumulonimbus cloud, you may see dark pouches (called mammatus) hanging down. These are caused by air currents trying to fall to the ground.You won't see mammatus under Nimbostratus, nor will you get thunder and lightning or hail. Thunderstorms = Cumulonimbus.
What type of cloud is usually associated with tornadoes?
Supercell clouds are usually associated with tornadoes. These are large, powerful thunderstorms with a rotating updraft that can spawn tornadoes under the right conditions.
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(Redirected from Cumulonimbus)Jump to: navigation, searchThis article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. (November 2008)Cumulonimbus cloudCumulonimbus cloud (calvus-type) {| ! Abbreviation | Cb ! Symbol ! Genus | Cumulonimbus (heap, cloud/severe rain) ! Altitude | 2,000-16,000 m(6,500-60,000 ft) ! Classification | Family D (Vertically developed) ! Appearance | Very tall and large clouds ! Precipitation cloud? | Yes, often intense, but may be virgaThis box: view • talkCumulonimbus (Cb) is a type of cloud that is tall, dense, and involved in thunderstorms and other intense weather. It is a result of atmospheric instability. These clouds can form alone, in clusters, or along a cold front in a squall line. They create lightning through the heart of the cloud. Cumulonimbus clouds form from cumulus clouds (namely from cumulus congestus) and can further develop into a supercell, a severe thunderstorm with special features. [hide]* 1 Appearance ** 1.1 Species * 2 Effects * 3 Cloud Types * 4 See also * 5 External links Calvus type Cumulonimbus cloud.Cumulonimbus cloud in central Oklahoma. The updraft is the large cloud mass at the center of the photo. The anvil is the flat layer at the top. The downdraft is the rainy area to the right.Cumulonimbus clouds usually form from cumulus clouds at a much lower height, thus making them, like cumulus clouds, grow vertically instead of horizontally, thus giving the cumulonimbus its mushroom shape. The base of a cumulonimbus can be several miles across, and it can be tall enough to occupy middle as well as low altitudes; though formed at an altitude of about 3,000 to 4,000 meters (10,000 to 13,000 feet), its peak can reach up to 23,000 meters (75,000 feet)[citation needed] in extreme cases. Typically, it peaks at a much lower height (usually up to 5,000 meters / 16,500 feet).[verification needed]. Well-developed cumulonimbus clouds are also characterized by a flat, anvil-like top (anvil dome), caused by straight line winds at the higher altitudes which shear off the top of the cloud, as well as by an inversion over the thunderstorm caused by rising temperatures above the tropopause. This anvil shape can precede the main cloud structure for many miles, causing anvil lightning. This is the tallest of the clouds.This cloud may be green depending on the area. * Cumulonimbus arcus * Cumulonimbus calvus - cloud with puffy top, similar to cumulus congestus, but larger; * Cumulonimbus capillatus - cloud with cirrus-like, fibrous-edged top; * Cumulonimbus incus - subtype of Cumulonimbus capillatus, with flat anvil-like top. * Cumulonimbus mammatus * Cumulonimbus pannus * Cumulonimbus pileus * Cumulonimbus praecipitatio * Cumulonimbus tuba * Cumulonimbus velum * Cumulonimbus virCumulonimbus cloud over White Canyon in UtahCumulonimbus capillatus incusExceptionally clearly developed single-cell Cumulonimbus incus, gusts will happen near and under itCumulonimbus storm cells can produce heavy rain (particularly of a convective nature) and flash flooding, as well as straight-line winds. Most storm cells die after about 20 minutes, when the precipitation causes more downdraft than updraft, causing the energy to dissipate. If there is enough solar energy in the atmosphere, however (on a hot summer's day, for example), the moisture from one storm cell can evaporate rapidly-resulting in a new cell forming just a few miles from the former one. This can cause thunderstorms to last for several hours. This multicell cloud structure exists until cold downdraft preceding cumulonimbus |}
