This cool time-lapse clip showcases the amazing way cumulonimbus clouds form, shift, grow, and move across the sky, proving that even "ordinary" fluffy clouds are anything but placid.

As the updraft rises, it folds the cloud over the top of the cumulonimbus - resulting in ... Jacob Jones of Ocean Springs submitted a photo with the caption, “Superman?” There is always ...

But in 2014, NASA’s Terra satellite captured a near-perfect circle of clouds hovering above the Pacific Ocean. Spotted a few ... Josh Hawkins has been writing for over a decade, covering science ...

New research published today shows the planet is also dulling from a steady decline of low-elevation clouds over some ocean regions. And a duller planet absorbs more incoming solar radiation, ...

Understanding the various types of clouds can provide insights into current conditions and help forecast impending weather changes. From towering cumulonimbus ... the sky over Bucks County on ...

Climate models are essential tools for understanding our planet's future, helping scientists predict global warming patterns, ...

Over land, cumulus clouds develop on days of clear skies. They are low-level clouds. This cloud predicts fair weather. Photo of cumulus clouds. Cumulonimbus: Thunderstorm clouds are heavy and ...

Technically called “cumulonimbus flammagenitus ... increasing the danger. These clouds are fascinating but quite dangerous. They can worsen fire conditions, spread smoke over long distances ...

The technical name for this type of cloud is cumulonimbus incus. It is often associated with lightning and heavy rain or hail. It happens when a parcel of air becomes warmer than the surrounding ...