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cumulonimbus incus

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. They can form into supercells resulting in severe storm phenomena such as tornadoes. They can produce rain, thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes and lightning.

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