Mammatus (also called mamma[1] or mammatocumulus, meaning "mammary cloud") is a cellular pattern of pouches hanging underneath the base of a cloud, typically a cumulonimbus …

Jul 31, 2025 · Thank you, Michael! Mammatus clouds: Ominous and beautiful Mammatus clouds are pouch-like protrusions hanging from the undersides of clouds. You’ll usually find them …

Nov 30, 2023 · Mammatus clouds, which are made from falling air instead of rising air, are one of the most spectacular cloud formations you'll ever see.

Mammatus clouds, also called mammatocumulus clouds, are pouch-like structures that form beneath a thunderstorm’s anvil. Meteorologists consider Mammatus clouds to be strange and …

Mammatus clouds are some of the most unusual and distinctive clouds formations with a series of bulges or pouches emerging from the base of a cloud.

Apr 30, 2024 · Mammatus clouds are large lumpy formations on the underside of clouds that look like large cow udders and come in advance of stormy weather.

Mar 24, 2024 · Mammatus occurs when air from the cloud layer descends into the clear air below and the cloud droplets evaporate, cooling down the air and making it descend even faster. …

Aug 29, 2024 · Mammatus clouds are probably the most unusual and distinctive cloud formations. They form on the underside of a thunderstorm’s anvil. Their name comes from the Latin word …

Mar 3, 2025 · Mammatus clouds can look ominous & threatening. But what are these "bubble clouds," and what are their characteristics? We take a closer look.

Learn all about mammatus clouds (mamma), including pictures and images of their various characteristics, how to identify them, and more.