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Which of the following specialized atmospheric phenomena involves the rapid vertical development of cumulonimbus clouds accompanied by intense electrical discharges, thunder, localized torrential rainfall, and occasionally destructive surface winds?
A. Radiation fog formation
B. Mid-latitude anticyclonic subsidence
C. Thunderstorm activity✓ Correct Answer
D. Photochemical smog accumulation
💡 Solution & Explanation
Thunderstorms are violent convective storms characterized by towering cumulonimbus clouds, heavy precipitation, lightning, and thunder, driven by strong thermal instability in the lower atmosphere. Radiation fog forms under stable, calm, and clear nocturnal conditions near the ground. Anticyclones are associated with fair weather and sinking air. Thunderstorms play a crucial role in redistributing heat and moisture across tropical and temperate latitudes.
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