What do thunderstorm clouds look like?

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What do thunderstorm clouds look like?

Answer 1

Thunderstorm clouds are also known as cumulonimbus clouds. From a distance, you will immediately notice the sheer size of them. They can extend to up to 65,000 feet high and look just like mountains. Their tops can sometimes reach as high up as the next layer of the atmosphere (stratosphere). At the very top you would notice an anvil-like shape. This is where the strong upper level winds blow the top of the cloud away from the main cloud.

Given the right conditions, you would be able to see an entire thunderstorm cloud to develop in just ten minutes right before your eyes. Those who have witnessed this say that it looked like a nuclear bomb had gone off. You will clearly see the vertical motion of the cloud as it grows. These are the types of clouds that can produce large hail and tornadoes.

Answer 2

Thundercloud(cumulonimbus) is a heavy and dense cloud,with a considerable vertical extent ,in the form of a mountain or huge towers.Atleast part of its upper portion is usually smooth,or fibrous or striated,and nearly always flattened;this part often spreads out in the shape of an anvil or vast plume.

Answer 3

tall and large

dark in colour

anvil tops

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Answer 4

anvils