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meritflyer · October 23rd, 2006, 21:17

Just off the top of my head I'd have to say CBs are more turbulent as they are more often associated with a more developed thunderstorm and associated with extremely unstable atmosphere. While TCUs are definately turbulent, they signify the early stages of convective build up with predominately updrafts. CBs are high in moisture content and can be between the cumulus and mature stage of a thunderstorm.

I'd say CBs will present more up/down/horizontal shears and drafts just as it is more indicative of more organized or developed storm and may present more of a hazard to nearby aircraft.

October 23rd, 2006, 21:17	#13
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,734	Re: What type of clouds are the most turbulent? Just off the top of my head I'd have to say CBs are more turbulent as they are more often associated with a more developed thunderstorm and associated with extremely unstable atmosphere. While TCUs are definately turbulent, they signify the early stages of convective build up with predominately updrafts. CBs are high in moisture content and can be between the cumulus and mature stage of a thunderstorm. I'd say CBs will present more up/down/horizontal shears and drafts just as it is more indicative of more organized or developed storm and may present more of a hazard to nearby aircraft. __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.