Cumulonimbus cloud
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Cumulonimbus cloud
Cumulonimbus cloud. Cumulonimbus cloud over the sea at sunset. The largest clouds formed in the Earths atmosphere, they cause thunderstorms and can be taller than Mount Everest. Atmospheric instabilities allow strong updrafts of warm, moist air to keep rising and condensing, up to altitudes of 10 kilometres. A natural temperature barrier, the tropopause, prevents further uplift. Spreading at the tropopause and high-altitude winds form an anvil shape, as seen. Photographed off the Baltic coast of Finland
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Atmosphere Atmospheric Baltic Climate Cloud Types Clouds Coast Finland Finnish Meteorology Sun Set Thunder Storm Weather Cumulonimbus Cloud
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This breathtaking print captures the awe-inspiring beauty of a Cumulonimbus cloud over the sea at sunset. These colossal clouds, known as the largest in Earth's atmosphere, are responsible for thunderstorms and can reach heights taller than Mount Everest. The image showcases the remarkable phenomenon that occurs when atmospheric instabilities allow strong updrafts of warm, moist air to rise and condense up to altitudes of 10 kilometers. As these towering clouds ascend towards the sky, they encounter a natural temperature barrier called the tropopause, which prevents further uplift. At this point, spreading at the tropopause and high-altitude winds create an enchanting anvil shape that is visible in this photograph taken off the Baltic coast of Finland. The scene is truly captivating; with its vibrant hues painted across both sky and sea during sunset. This mesmerizing display highlights not only nature's power but also its artistry. It serves as a reminder of how our planet's climate works harmoniously to create such magnificent spectacles. Photographed by Science Photo Library, this image offers us a glimpse into one of nature's most extraordinary phenomena: cumulonimbus clouds. With their immense size and ability to generate thunderstorms, these clouds remind us of both Earth's grandeur and its capacity for dramatic weather events.
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