The heat of early afternoon sees cumulus clouds building up to form Cumulonimbus. Their dark bases presage the formation of thunderclouds and rain

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The heat of early afternoon sees cumulus clouds building up to form Cumulonimbus. Their dark bases presage the formation of thunderclouds which could bring heavy rain later in the afternoon

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Size: 6200px × 4133px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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