Cumulonimbus incus

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Cumulonimbus incus
Cumulonimbus capillatus incus
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
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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.

• Picture of fully developed Cumulonimbus incus over Canberra, Australia, January 2008.

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• Picture of a fully developed Cb inc

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