• Source: Cumulus castellanus cloud

Cumulus castellanus (from Latin castellanus, castle) is an unofficial name of a species of cumulus cloud that is distinctive because it displays multiple towers arising from its top, indicating significant vertical air movement. It is a misnomer for cumulus congestus and correspondingly can be an indicator of forthcoming showers and thunderstorms. The World Meteorological Organization and the American Meteorological Society do not recognize cumulus castellanus as a distinct species, but instead classify all towering cumulus clouds as Cumulus congestus.




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• Awan stratokumulus
• Cumulus castellanus cloud
• Cumulus congestus cloud
• Altocumulus castellanus cloud
• Cumulus cloud
• Castellanus
• List of cloud types
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• Stratocumulus cloud
• Altocumulus cloud
• Cirrocumulus cloud