Cumulonimbus clouds | Cloudspotting
Gavin Pretor-Pinney introduces cumulonimbus clouds and explains how they produce storms.
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- Clip length: 4'41''
- Broadcast year: 2009
- Geography | Weather and climate | Climate, weather and cloud types | Cloud types
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Cloudspotting
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