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bdhill1979 · October 23rd, 2006, 21:01

That is kind of a bogus question, because they are the same type of cloud, one just has a lifting force associated. If those were the only two then definately go with the towering cumulonimbus, the taller they are the stronger they are. Both are a hazard to be avoided by aircraft, but the towering variety definately are the greater hazard.

October 23rd, 2006, 21:01	#6
bdhill1979 Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U77 Posts: 2,373	Re: What type of clouds are the most turbulent? That is kind of a bogus question, because they are the same type of cloud, one just has a lifting force associated. If those were the only two then definately go with the towering cumulonimbus, the taller they are the stronger they are. Both are a hazard to be avoided by aircraft, but the towering variety definately are the greater hazard.