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Pileus are small, horizontal clouds that form above cumulus or cumulonimbus clouds, due to rising air that condenses into a smooth shape upon reaching its dew point, and this formation is usually an indicator of severe weather. This classic example was spotted over Bethesda, Maryland, US.

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Pileus, also known as a cap cloud, can develop above rapidly rising cumulus or cumulonimbus clouds, as spotted here by Genevieve's father during an evening walk in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

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Cumulus congestus that appears to be on the verge of developing into a cumulonimbus, with a classic example of pileus over the top of its formation, spotted near Tuggeranong, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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