Multicellular thunderstorm
Thunderstorm composed of multiple storm cells / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A multicellular thunderstorm cluster is a thunderstorm that is composed of multiple convective cells, each being at a different stage in the life cycle of a thunderstorm. It appears as several anvils clustered together. A cell is an updraft/downdraft couplet. These different cells will dissipate as new cells form and continue the life of the multicellular thunderstorm cluster with each cell taking a turn as the dominant cell in the group.
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Multicellular thunderstorm | |
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Abbreviation | Cb |
Symbol | |
Genus | Cumulonimbus |
Altitude | 500-16,000 m (2,000-52,000 ft) |
Classification | Family D (Vertically developed) |
Appearance | Multiple convective towers at different stages of life. |
Precipitation | Rain or hail, heavy at times |
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