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Technically, there is no such thing as an underwater tornado. By definition a tornado is a violently rotating column of air. A vortex underwater is called a whirlpool. Whirlpools are not like tornadoes, however. They are not nearly as violent and are usually harmless, though some stronger whirlpools can pose a threat to swimmers and small boats. Natural whirlpools can be observed in streams and at some tidal inlets.
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What are underwater tornadoes?
Underwater tornadoes, also known as whirlpools or maelstroms, are large rotating bodies of water that can be caused by strong currents or the interaction of different water temperatures and densities. They can be dangerous to ships and small boats by pulling them in and causing navigation problems. Unlike tornadoes in the air, underwater tornadoes do not extend all the way up to the surface.
How are underwater cameras different from regular cameras?
You can take pictures underwater, as to regular cameras you cannot take picture underwater
What are are tornadoes?
There is no such thing as an actual tornado underwater, as a tornado is, by definition, a vortex of air. However, a vortex underwater is called a whirlpool.
Mid-west states hit by tornadoes?
All states in the Midwest get tornadoes on a regular basis.
Are tornadoes a serious threat to Illinois and why?
Yes, tornadoes are a serious threat to Illinois. Violent tornadoes (EF4 or stronger) are a farily regular occurence in Illinois. These are the tornadoes that are known for devastating communities.
What are ocean herbivores?
They are animals that eat only vegetation and live underwater. Exactly like regular herbivores but underwater.
How does under water photograpy work?
Underwater photography can be done with most regular camers with a underwater plastic body around the camera or with specific water resistant underwater cameras.
Why can rhinos sleep underwater?
Rhinos don't sleep underwater, but hippos do, they rise to the surface and breath at regular intervals without waking.
What causes underwater tornadoes?
An underwater "tornado" would not be a tornado; it would be a whirlpool. There are different ways they can form. If water is draining from a, the draining water can gain rotation from any eddies in the water. If a current is flowing over a rock or other object a series of whirlpools can form on the downstream side and get carried away by the current, or one may remain stationary by the object. Finally, water currents that come together in just the right way, such as when tides intereact with some topography, can create whirlpools.
Can tornadoes occur in the water?
No. A tornado that moves onto water will keep going without being significantly affected. In such a case it is called a waterspout. Waterspouts can also develop on water and then move onto land as tornadoes. There are numerous examples of tornadoes crossing water. Most notably, the three deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history all crossed the Mississippi River. See the links below for tornadoes moving across water.
Does the spotted frog in Webkinz have an underwater room?
no, i have a spotted frog webkinz and it has a regular room.( his name is Hip Hop)
Is underwater gas to be blamed for the Bermuda triangle?
It is not officially the reason behind it, it is one of the natural (not supernatural) options. It is commonly used with other natural processes like tornadoes and storms.
