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Cumulonimbus
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(Puffy Rain Cloud)

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Cloud of vertical development

Appearance: Dark and angry looking, that may tower 6000 meters with a flattening top; often called an anvil top. Grows to great heights and produces heavy rain with thunder, lightning, and occasionally hail.

Type of weather: Hail, strong winds, thunder and lightning.

Watch a cumulonimbus cloud form.

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