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I can't recall whether they did, in fact, lead to rain, either heavy or light, but I wouldn't be at all surprised - this is England, after all!
Tuesday, 25 December 2012
Cumulus Mediocris
This picture was taken sometime in mid-summer 2012, and shows a healthy example of Cumulus Mediocris (I think!) well on its way to becoming an equally healthy example of Cumulus Congestus (I also think - must get better at formally identifying cloud types!).
The towering peaks stand out nicely against the otherwise clear, blue sky, catching the late afternoon sun and casting shadows on their more distant counterparts. Although Cumulus Mediocris isn't usually a bringer of rain - or other precipitation - the dark base of these clouds brings to mind torrential downpours and frantic scrambles for shelter.
I can't recall whether they did, in fact, lead to rain, either heavy or light, but I wouldn't be at all surprised - this is England, after all!
I can't recall whether they did, in fact, lead to rain, either heavy or light, but I wouldn't be at all surprised - this is England, after all!
