Classic anvil cloud

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Classic anvil cloud by Marathon as part of the Geograph project.

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Classic anvil cloud

Image: © Marathon Taken: 13 Apr 2023

This is a cumulonimbus cloud. Well-developed cumulonimbus clouds are characterized by a flat, anvil-like top which is caused by wind shear or inversion at heights of up to 40,000 feet. This view looks from Welling towards Plumstead Common.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.471692
Longitude
0.095815