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TeachMeFinance.com - explain cumulonimbus cumulonimbus The term 'cumulonimbus' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' A cloud type that is dense and vertically developed and is associated with rain (particularly of a convective nature). It is heavy and dense with a flat base and a high, fluffy outline, and can be tall enough to occupy middle as well as low latitudes. This type of cloud is formed from about 10,000 to 12,000 feet of altitude'. Previous 5 Terms: Cumulative depletion Cumulative dose Cumuliform cumuliform Cumuliform Anvil Next 5 Terms: Cumulus cumulus Cumulus Buildups Cumulus Congestus cuneate 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.