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Old 28th Dec 2014, 22:03
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rnzoli
 
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No logic there I am afraid

Metorology defies logic
There is a lot of information on the history of consistent cloud-type denominations, and there was quite an initial mess and confusion.
A history of cloud codes and symbols - Pouncy - 2006 - Weather - Wiley Online Library

Compared to that, Cb is a minor discrepancy. In any case, the brutal nature of this cloud type deserves the "b"in the Cb...
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