Cumulonimbus cloud
Cumulonimbus Cloud
Cumulonimbus Cloud (pronounced: kyo͞oˌmyəlōˈnimbəs) is a type of Cloud that is tall, dense, and involved in thunderstorm and other intense weather phenomena. The term is derived from the Latin words 'cumulus' meaning 'heap' and 'nimbus' meaning 'rain'.
Etymology
The term 'Cumulonimbus' is a combination of Latin words 'cumulus' and 'nimbus'. 'Cumulus' in Latin means 'heap' or 'pile', referring to the cloud's puffy appearance. 'Nimbus', on the other hand, means 'rain' in Latin, referring to the cloud's ability to produce precipitation.
Description
Cumulonimbus clouds are capable of producing severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and even hailstorms. They are formed by vigorous convection on a hot day and can reach high altitudes in the atmosphere.
Related Terms
- Cloud: A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.
- Thunderstorm: A storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail.
- Tornado: A mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.
- Hail: Pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cumulonimbus cloud
- Wikipedia's article - Cumulonimbus cloud
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