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The process of tornado formation starts when wind shear starts the updraft a a thunderstorm rotating, turning it into a supercell.
If the right kind of down draft, called a rear-flank down draft occurs it can wrap around the rotating updraft, which is called a mesocyclone, and turn it into a more intense circulation: a tornado.
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∙ 8y agoA tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground.
In other words, a tornado must be a spinning vortex with winds strong enough to do damage and must stretch all the way from the clouds to the ground.
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How is a tornado destructive?
high rotating wind speeds makes them destructive
What is a funnel cloud that makes strong wind noises called?
A tornado.
When does a tornado actually become a tornado?
A tornado becomes a tornado when the circulation reaches the ground.
What makes a tornado run out of energy?
Tornadoes get their energy from the rotating updraft of their parent thunderstorm. If cold or dry air gets into the updraft it will weaken it (warm, moist air rises more easily), causing the tornado to dissipate.
What is a tornado made of air?
A tornado made of air is a tornado. Part of the definition of a tornado is "a violently rotating column of air."
What makes a wedge tornado?
A wedge tornado is a tornado that appears wider than it is tall.
What makes a wedge?
A wedge tornado is a tornado that appears wider than it is tall.
What is the strong tornado that forms a cloud of dust when it makes contact with the ground?
It is simply a tornado and even a tornado that is considered "weak" by tornado standards can produce a cloud of dust at ground level.
What does cold and hot air make?
it makes a tornado
What makes tornado winds blow?
Pressure decreases sharply, reaching its lowest at the center of the tornado. This pulls air toward the center of the tornado and then drawn into the tornado's updraft. The tornado spins as it originates from a larger circulation called a mesocyclone.
How far away do you have to be for m a tornado?
please use complete sentences and words... "for m a tornado" makes no sense
What makes a tornado hit the ground?
There has to be circulation inside of a storm which if there is a tornado then it has that circulation. What makes it touchdown is when you have a strong updraft and downdraft which pushes that horizontal rotation into a vertical position which causes the funnel cloud to come in contact with the ground causing a tornado.
What makes a tornado's funnel appear pink?
A tornado's funnel may appear pink if it is lit up by the setting sun.
Who makes tornado fighter jets?
UK, Germany and Italy
What does Hot and cold air moving make?
it makes a tornado
What does Hot and cold air moving making what?
it makes a tornado
How is a tornado destructive?
high rotating wind speeds makes them destructive
