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Preferred term

CUMULUS MEDIOCRIS  

Definition

  • A cloud species, unique to the genus cumulus, of moderate vertical development, the upper protuberances or sproutings of which are not very marked; it may have a small cauliflower aspect. This cloud does not give any precipitation, but frequently develops into cumulus congestus and cumulonimbus. (en)

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  • 2013-02-14 09:49:26.0 [mpmorahan] Insert Concept add broader relation (CUMULUS MEDIOCRIS [ba9a8dac-abb7-4580-938d-762b53bab71b,82221] - CUMULUS [e1dff4d5-2e5b-46e7-9804-9de29fdb36d9,82215]);
  • 2013-03-21 10:25:17.0 [mpmorahan] insert Definition (id: null text: A cloud species, unique to the genus cumulus, of moderate vertical development, the upper protuberances or sproutings of which are not very marked; it may have a small cauliflower aspect. This cloud does not give any precipitation, but frequently develops into cumulus congestus and cumulonimbus. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/ba9a8dac-abb7-4580-938d-762b53bab71b

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