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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Cumulus Cumulus The term 'Cumulus' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Clouds forming in the troposphere which are vertically formed with flat bases and fluffy, rounded tops. They have often been described as cauliflower-like in structure. They occur at heights of 500-6000 meters in elevation from the earth and most often occur scattered or in dense heaped packs. They are formed due to buoyant upward convection during warm, anti-cyclonic summer weather'. The term 'Cumulus' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' (Abbrev. CU) - detached clouds, generally dense and with sharp outlines, showing vertical development in the form of domes, mounds, or towers. Tops normally are rounded while bases are more horizontal. See Cb, towering cumulus'. Previous 5 Terms: Cumulative dose Cumuliform cumuliform Cumuliform Anvil cumulonimbus Next 5 Terms: cumulus Cumulus Buildups Cumulus Congestus cuneate cuneiform About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.