Post by massiveshibe on Jul 22, 2023 11:32:48 GMT -5
Cumulonimbus is the cloud associated with heavy rainfall, thunder, tornadoes and all forms of extreme weather. The rainfall from this type of cloud usually doesn’t last more than one hour and it only affects a small area. This type of cloud is usually very thick and blocks a significant amount of sunlight. Very common in equatorial, tropical and humid subtropical regions.
Nimbostratus is the type of cloud associated with moderate rainfall that affects a larger area. The rainfall from this type of cloud is steady and constant, usually lasting for more than one day. This cloud is usually very dark and greatly reduces visibility during daytime by blocking a significant amount of sunlight. Very common in temperate and subpolar regions.
Where I live both clouds are common. Most of the total precipitation comes from cumulonimbus but most of the rainy days come from nimbostratus. The poll is about total precipitation, however.
Nimbostratus is the type of cloud associated with moderate rainfall that affects a larger area. The rainfall from this type of cloud is steady and constant, usually lasting for more than one day. This cloud is usually very dark and greatly reduces visibility during daytime by blocking a significant amount of sunlight. Very common in temperate and subpolar regions.
Where I live both clouds are common. Most of the total precipitation comes from cumulonimbus but most of the rainy days come from nimbostratus. The poll is about total precipitation, however.
