Nimbus cloud

Nimbus cloud

A nimbus cloud is a cloud that produces precipitation. Usually the precipitation reaches the ground as rain, hail, snow, or sleet. Falling precipitation may evaporate as virga.

Etymology

Nimbus is a Latin word meaning in cloud or rain storm. The prefix nimbo- or the suffix -nimbus indicates a precipitating cloud; for example, a nimbostratus cloud is a precipitating stratus cloud, and a cumulonimbus cloud is a precipitating cumulus cloud. Also the "Nimbus" cloud can be seen from any of the heights shown on the table below because of its dark grey coloured clouds

Further reading

  • Smith, Alastair & Clarke, Philip (2001) Spotter's Guide to Weather. London: Usborne

External links

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