Genus cumulus: Moderate vertical List of cloud types

cumulus mediocris (v-61) above



cumulus mediocris (v-61) pileus



cumulus mediocris (v-61) arcus

abbreviation: cu

moderate vertical cumulus product of free convective airmass instability. continued upward growth suggests showers later in day.

species

cumulus mediocris (v-61)


moderate vertical clouds flat medium grey bases , higher tops cumulus humilis.




opacity-based varieties

none (always opaque)








pattern-based variety

cumulus mediocris radiatus (v-62)(v-60)

moderate cumulus clouds arranged in parallel lines appear converge @ horizon.












precipitation-based supplementary features

virga

accompanied precipitation evaporates before reaching ground.
praecipitatio

produces precipitation reaches ground.
















cloud-based supplementary feature

mamma

downward facing bubble-like protuberances caused localized downdrafts within cloud.
















accessory clouds

pileus

small cap-like cloud on parent cumulus cloud.
velum

a thin horizontal sheet forms around middle of cumulus cloud.
















mother clouds

genitus , mutatus types same cumulus of little vertical extent.












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