Mammatus cloud are known for their interesting appearance, as the clouds seem to have smooth round puffs (sort of like cotton balls), hanging from its underside. The name mammatus is derived from the Latin mamma (meaning “udder” or “breast”). [source]
Mammatus are mots often associated with severe thunderstorms and anvil clouds and often extend from the base of a cumulonimbus cloud; but are known to be found under other cloud types as well.
Below you will find a gallery of these fascinating clouds that were found on Wikimedia Commons and Flickr (click the photographer’s name beneath each photo to see the original post). To learn more about Mammatus clouds visit Wikipedia.
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Photograph by Craig Lindsay
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Photograph by Michel Filion
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Photograph by Hobie Caldwell
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Photograph by Lorrie McClanahan
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Photograph by Kfengler
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Photograph by Forsaken Fotos
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Photograph by Steve on Flickr
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Photograph by Matt Roberts
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Photograph by Sue Summer
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Photograph by Steve on Flickr
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Photograph by Mark W Gallagher
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Photograph by somethingimportant on deviantART
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Photograph by Derrich
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Photograph by Krazy Diamnd on Flickr
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Photograph by Marlene S
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Photograph by Matt Saal
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Photograph by Cadet Brandon Olson, US Air Force Academy
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Photograph by SaturatedEyes on Flickr
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