Cumulonimbus capillatus

Cumulonimbus capillatus
AbbreviationCb cap.
Symbol
AltitudeGround to 23,000 m
(75,000 ft)
AppearanceDark-based storm cloud capable of impressive vertical growth, with a fibrous upper portion
PrecipitationVery often rain, snow, snow pellets, or hail; heavy at times

A cumulonimbus capillatus is a cumulonimbus cloud with dense cirrus clouds above it, making the cloud top appear to contain hair-like structures. The name comes from the Latin word capillatus, meaning "with hair".[1]

It is an intermediate stage between cumulonimbus calvus and cumulonimbus incus.

  1. ^ "capillatus". Oxford Reference. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2021-10-18.

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