Cumulonimbus capillatus incus

Details:
User:
Size:
Added:
24/Dec/2008
Taken:
26/Jul/2008
Comments:
109

back         Send this by E-mail
Description:
Best Viewed On Black A cumulonimbus incus is a cumulonimbus cloud which has reached the level of stratospheric stability and has formed the characteristic flat, anvil-top shape. A cumulonimbus incus is a sub-form of cumulonimbus capillatus. Above an exceptionally clearly developed single-cell Cumulonimbus incus, gusts will happen near and under it and can cause a supercell and then a tornado. Photo taken from my bus window on our way from Vientiane to Vang Vieng. I removed the window reflections with PS. It was approx 7 hour bus ride. We passed endless numbers of villages, bamboo huts, rice paddies and banana trees, all surrounded by the mystique of low-lying clouds on a hazy day. We paused only to honk at water buffalo or goats standing on the road. For the next 3 1/2 hours, we slowly climbed north into the highlands, passing through beautiful valleys and ridges of tropical lush vegetation. At the end of the day the sun came throught and the sunset's were amazing. The breathtaking scenery was unlike anything I have ever seen. Like a mushroom cloud after a nuclear explosion. Well lucky it wasn't, just nature itself ;-) Een volwassen cumulonimbus incus is absoluut de koning der wolken. Het is een gigantische berg van water die, zeker in de tropen, een hoogte van wel 18 kilometer kan bereiken. Bovenstaande foto laat een buitengewoon duidelijk ontwikkelde enkel-cel cumulonimbus incus zien. Hier ontstaan enorme sterkte winden die zelfs een tornado kunnen veroorzaken. In volle pracht wordt hij bekroond met een reusachtige wigvormige massa van hoge wolken, een duidelijk teken van een volledig ontwikkelde onweersbui. Zolang de lucht rondom de ontwikkelende wolk kouder is dan de wolk zelf blijft deze verder stijgen en groeien. Uiteindelijk bereikt de top van de wolk de bovengrens van de troposfeer. Hier daalt de omgevingstemperatuur niet meer. Het gevolg is dat de wolk niet meer in verticale richting verder kan groeien. De stijgende lucht daaronder blijft de top van de wolk naar boven duwen waardoor de wolktop zich uitspreidt.
Comments:
Nejdet Düzen says :9/Nov/2010 03:49:06
I saw this in the 50+ Faves group and Faved it.

Dragonfly.. says :7/Aug/2009 06:22:27
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best Clouds Of The World. (Invitation Only) Your image has been chosen for it's composition, exposure and the fine detail in the clouds best representing the cloud type or event. Best Clouds Of The World. Please join the group.

2Santoss says :2/Jan/2009 17:49:03
wonderful! Saludos Ben.

Astrid Photography. says :28/Dec/2008 17:23:04
Mooi landschap... wat appart he die gelige lucht....?

♫ Friend To Many/PumaSue ♫ says :26/Dec/2008 17:17:51
Excellent - well done! Nature - No Limits THANK YOU!

vetlife2005 says :26/Dec/2008 14:54:42
warm atmosphere ! Take this Christmas IconChristmas IconsMyspace Icons

André Pipa says :26/Dec/2008 14:20:16
Magnificum photographattus! WINNER You are my winner! Please add this photo to www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/ ...................................................................................................... Your photo has been appraised as a Platinum Photograph We would be honored to have your photo in our group! Please tag your photo with platinumphoto ...................................................................................................... An Awesome ShotAn Awesome Shot Award You are invited to add this image to An Awesome Shot! ~CONTESTS~ Enter/Vote now Please tag the photo with "AnAwesomeShot"

atena-w. says :26/Dec/2008 13:03:24
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Freie Natur, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

atena-w. says :26/Dec/2008 13:03:11
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Nature - No Limits, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

atena-w. says :26/Dec/2008 13:02:57
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sogni Dreams Sueños Visuri (Post one,Comment and Fave two), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Rolye says :26/Dec/2008 05:53:34
Ik wens u allen een grote Jaar 2009! Het brengt je vreugde, geluk, welvaart en toestaat dat de verwezenlijking van al uw wensen. Lovely composition !

PHOTO@E.T. says :26/Dec/2008 03:24:02
Awesome ! A Fantastic Image Thank you for posting! A Definite Favorite!! Nova Vita Group Please Tag Image "novavita-newlife"

snowsoulmate says :26/Dec/2008 00:45:46
High Five Amateurs

Tambako the Jaguar says :25/Dec/2008 16:48:00
Flickr Rose Awards! Merry Christmas! Merry Chrismas to you, your family and friends! :)

Rania Al-J says :25/Dec/2008 16:22:40
deeep and great view and colors....

Sonja Müller says :25/Dec/2008 16:12:14
This is an awesome capture, Ben. Well done & hope you had a Blessed Christmas with your loved ones.

Ray.T says :25/Dec/2008 15:00:48
This photo took my BREATH away BREATHTAKING "collect 5 Green Breathtaking Awards to get a Gold Award"

Social Geographic says :25/Dec/2008 14:24:02
Congratulations, E x c e l l e n t! EPERKE Award (Post 1: Award 5) Epaw 2 photos each day! Have a nice day!

AntonisP says :25/Dec/2008 14:23:56
Flickr Rose Awards!

Larrea says :25/Dec/2008 13:59:48
Flickr Rose Awards!

goodshariff says :25/Dec/2008 13:57:12
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 天空的影像-belief in the sky, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

goodshariff says :25/Dec/2008 13:55:56
This photo took my BREATH away BREATHTAKING "collect 5 Green Breathtaking Awards to get a Gold Award"

Julio Beceiro says :25/Dec/2008 12:43:40
A+++ Grade Photo

r.batista says :25/Dec/2008 12:26:08
A+++ Grade Photo

Philipp Klinger Photography says :25/Dec/2008 12:24:23
Flickr Rose Awards!

Umair Ashfaq says :25/Dec/2008 12:12:06
A+++ Grade Photo

d o l f i says :25/Dec/2008 11:43:26
STUNNING CAPTURE Strictly geotagged!!! GEOTAGGING is the ONLY rule!!!

ferran pestaña says :25/Dec/2008 10:39:10
Wonderful picture. Merry Christmas Ben, Potser Nadal... -  Quizás la Navidad... - Maybe Christmas...

Pericles Brea says :25/Dec/2008 10:14:57
Nice shot !!!! !!★ High Quality Image ★ Qualified Members Only I wish Happy Holidays to you !!!!!! I wish Happy Holidays to you

Dr. Tarak N Khan says :25/Dec/2008 10:14:53
!!★ High Quality Image ★ Qualified Members Only

Metin Canbalaban says :25/Dec/2008 10:13:38
!!★ High Quality Image ★ Qualified Members Only

paolo brunetti says :25/Dec/2008 09:52:43
!!★ High Quality Image ★ Qualified Members Only

Dyrk.Wyst says :25/Dec/2008 09:30:21
This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, totally inspiring! shine on... SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!

jbtello2 says :25/Dec/2008 09:23:45
!!★ High Quality Image ★ Qualified Members Only

SewerDoc (Busy) says :25/Dec/2008 09:11:38
!!★ High Quality Image ★ Qualified Members Only

-hndrk- says :25/Dec/2008 08:43:33
Mooie bewerking - zo wordt het een tropische droom...

koko_pictures says :25/Dec/2008 08:24:41
een GOUDEN sprookje!

martin werker says :25/Dec/2008 07:04:46
Fijne feestdagen!

♥ Damona-Art •.¸¸.•´¯`•.♥.•´¯` says :25/Dec/2008 06:53:16
zwani.com myspace graphic comments Grtz Rosita

AnnuskA - AnnA Theodora says :25/Dec/2008 06:44:27
ooooh cool capture! :D love the detail by the right bottom! :D and a very merry christmas to you, darling! ;-)

Monikon says :25/Dec/2008 04:41:36
kleur is heel fijn! mooi daar................

hilocark says :25/Dec/2008 04:40:22
Very beautiful...

Lopamudra! says :25/Dec/2008 03:17:16
Such a brilliant glow all over !! Superb capture, Ben !

DanielKHC says :25/Dec/2008 02:25:49
Love the tones here! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones my friend!

betuwefotograaf says :25/Dec/2008 02:18:29
Mooie kleuren Ben en gefeliciteerd je foto is op Explore......

_Paula AnDDrade says :25/Dec/2008 01:57:25
Sooo beautiful!

jaciii (off&on) says :25/Dec/2008 00:44:26
# 121 Congrats flickr.com/explore/interesting/2008/12/24/page13

Dave the Haligonian says :25/Dec/2008 00:06:21
This is awesome Ben! Congrats on Explore! Have a very Merry Christmas my friend!! Dave

Grandma_Hippie says :24/Dec/2008 19:20:34
What a magnficent photograph; the view is superb and the color stunning.

ipaloni says :24/Dec/2008 17:15:43
Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Powered by:
Powered by Flickr
News Release Agency (NRA)
Our mission is to collect all the news releases issued every day in the world about fishing and make them available to you, when, where and the way you need them.
Thank you all for supporting us!
Follow  on Twitter