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EA: LOW_CLOUD_GENUS
EE: CUMULONIMBUS

Status: STD 2005/06/07
Code: 1
EA label: LOW_CLOUD_GENUS
Concept definition: A heavy and dense <CLOUD> with considerable vertical extent in the form of a mountain or a set of huge towers; cumulonimbus. At least part of its upper portion is usually smooth, fibrous, or striated, and nearly always flattened. This portion often spreads out in the shape of an anvil or vast plume.
 
Reference type: PR
Reference: [WMO407, Section II.2.3.1, "cumulonimbus"]
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