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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">A [[cumulus]] cloud that has much greater vertical than horizontal extent.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">It frequently takes the form of a long "neck" protruding from the tops of a lower [[cloud]] mass  where a locally strong [[convection current]] has penetrated the [[inversion]]. The shape results from  the penetration into relatively [[moist air]] aloft which inhibits [[evaporation]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 09:15, 26 March 2024

A cumulus cloud that has much greater vertical than horizontal extent.

It frequently takes the form of a long "neck" protruding from the tops of a lower cloud mass where a locally strong convection current has penetrated the inversion. The shape results from the penetration into relatively moist air aloft which inhibits evaporation.

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