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It depends what you call a tornado. Most tornado-like clouds do not touch the earth's surface. Some say that until it touches the ground it is not a tornado but a funnel cloud; however the definition of a tornado does not state that it must touch the ground. It all depends on what you're taught.
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What are the names of all the tornadoes that have hit the ground?
not tornadoes do not have names they only get named by the place where they touch down
Why are there are almost no extrusive ultra basic rocks in earths crust?
There are almost no extrusive rocks on the earths surface because they are all under the earths surface. They are mainly lower than the earths surface.
Can tornadoes touch down at night time?
Yes, it happens all the time.
How does uplift change earths surface?
i dont know what the answer is at all
What best describes the earths surface?
all ofthe changes on earth surface occur slowly
Are there hurricanes tornadoes in Nevada?
Tornadoes are virtually unheard of in Nevada, but can and do occur.
Can all 3 types of rock form on the earths surface?
i think
Do tornadoes have to touch the ground?
No, tornadoes do not have to touch the ground to be considered a tornado. A tornado is considered to be a rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. However, not all tornadoes reach the ground, and those that do are most likely considered more dangerous.
Where in the US do they have tornadoes?
All 50 states in the U.S. have had tornadoes. However, the majority touch down between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains, particularly on the Great Plains. Florida also sees a high number of tornadoes.
Is a symbolic representation of all or part of the earths surface on a flat of paper?
A map.
What is a flat drawing that shows all or part of earths surface?
A map is a flat drawing that shows all or parts of earth surface.
Is there a tornado that is harmless?
No. Some tornadoes touch down in open fields and cause no damage or injuries. However, all tornadoes have the potential to cause harm, even EF0 tornadoes. There are some whrilwinds that are harmless, such as most dust devils. These are not tornadoes, though they sometimes look like them.
