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A thunderstorm can produce a tornado but does not actually become one.
All tornadoes are produced by thunderstorms.
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What is a violent thunderstorm that can lead into dangerous tornado?
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
What is another name for a rotating thunderstorm?
tornado
What is one indicator that a thunderstorm may produce a tornado?
One of the strongest indicators that a thunderstorm might produce a tornado is rotation in the clouds.
Can a tornado form without a thunderstorm?
No, a tornado cannot form without a thunderstorm. A tornado needs the crossing winds of two air masses to provide rotation in order for a tornado to form. Tornadoes do not form from convection thunderstorms, but only from air mass thunderstorms.
What is another word that belongs in this group tornado thunderstorm hurricane blizzard?
Winter storm is another word for this group tornado hurricane blizzard and thunderstorm
Can a storm turn in to a tornado?
A storm can't turn into a tornado, it a thunderstorm can produce one.
How does a tornado travel?
A tornado moves with the thunderstorm that produces it, which its in turn steered by large-scale wind patterns.
What language did the word tornado come from?
The word tornado is of Spanish origin; and is a combination of "Tronada" (thunderstorm) and "Tornar" (to turn)
How does a thunderstorm turn into a tornado?
Because the angle of a strike of Lightning can bring massive wind storms that cause a tornado.
What culture does the word tornado come from?
The word tornado comes from the Spanish word "tronada" meaning "thunderstorm" and tornar meaning "to turn".
Can a tornado be caused by thunderstorm?
Yes, a tornado can come from a thunderstorm. In fact, a tornado cannot be caused by anything other than a thunderstorm. One key facotrs is that the thunderstorm must have a rotating updraft.
Can a thunderstorm cause a tornado?
Yes. In fact a thunderstorm is the only thing that can cause a tornado.
Where did tornado originate from?
The word "tornado" is believed to originate from the Spanish word "tronada" meaning "thunderstorm," possibly with influence from "tornar" meaning "to turn."
Why did people name tornadoes tornado?
The word tornado is believed to come the Spanish words "tronada" meaning "thunderstorm" and "tornar" meaning "to turn."
What is a violent thunderstorm that can lead into dangerous tornado?
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
What is the difference between weather warning and weather watch?
A tornado/thunderstorm watch means that weather conditions are good for tornado/thunderstorm. A tornado/thunderstorm warning, however, means that conditions are extreme and a thunderstorm or tornado is likely. Conditions for either storm are very good at this stage.
What forms the shape of a tornado?
a tornado is formed by a thunderstorm
