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Explaining Anvils, the Incredible Cloud Formations That Engulf the Sky

Dennis Mersereau · 05/20/15 03:58PM

We’ve all gawked at beautiful clouds before, but we never really think about how those clouds formed. One of the most beautiful sights in nature is a huge thunderstorm bubbling up on the horizon, smacking the top of the atmosphere and spreading out like a giant umbrella. Here’s a look at how these anvils form.