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That is not fully understood and is the topic of ongoing research by scientists. What is known is that tornadoes are violently rotating vorticies of air that form during some thunderstorms. Wind air in and near a tornado spiral inward and upward at very high speeds around a center of intense low pressure.
Most tornadoes form from the mesocyclone, or rotating updraft, of a powerful type of thunderstorm called a supercell. The bottom portion of the mesocyclone tightens and intensifies to produce the tornado, but it is not known how this happens or why happens in some storms and not others.
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∙ 15y agoWhen warm and cold air collide ,furious winds blow and create funnels. when it touches the ground, it is a tornado.
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Does humidity cause tornadoes?
No. Humidity is an important factor in the formation of tornadoes but it is not a direct cause of tornadoes.
How fast can a tornadoes winds move?
Tornadoes can have winds over 300 mph. Tornadoes this strong are extremely rare though.
Why do tornadoes have lightning in them?
Tornadoes don't actually have lightning in them, but they are frequently accompanied by lightning because tornadoes form during thunderstorms.
How are tornadoes and lightning related?
Both Tornadoes and lightning are produced by thunderstorms.
How are tornadoes rated for size and strength?
Tornadoes are rated based on the severity of the damage they cause, which is used to estimated wind speed. Although strong tornadoes tend to be larger, size is not an actual factor in rating tornadoes.
Have scientists ever found out how a tornadoes work?
no
What is the main idea of the book tornado?
its about tornadoes and how they work/do.
Who discovered how tornadoes work?
75 million moms
Do tornadoes come with names and if they do what are their names?
Tornadoes are not named. Tornadoes are too short-lived for a name to be useful, and there are simply too many of them for any naming system to work.
How do tornadoes affect people answers for kids?
Tornadoes hurt and kill people and can destroy their homes, schools, and places where they work.
How many tornadoes does US have in 3 years?
The United States averages about 1200 tornadoes per year, which would work out to about 3600 tornadoes in an average 3-year period.
Can electric tornadoes happen?
No. While tornadoes are usually accompanied by lightning and can sometimes produce static discharges, electricity has nothing to do with the way they work.
Why do people get research on tornadoes?
People research tornadoes to learn more about them and how they work. Partially out of curiousity and partially to get information that could improve warnings.
Do ceiling fans work like tornadoes in southern hemsphere?
In the dynamics of how they work, no. Ceiling fans are powered by electric motors. Tornadoes are driven by thermodynamic processes whether they are in the northern or southern hemisphere. In terms of direction, yes. Most ceiling fans spin clockwise as to most tornadoes in the southern hemisphere.
How many tornadoes in 1900?
The number of tornadoes in 1900 is not known. Official records for the United States only go back to 1950, and the vast majority of tornadoes were missed. Work by tornado expert Thomas P. Grazulis indicates that there were at least 51 significant tornadoes (F2 or stronger or causing a death) in the U.S. in 1900. However, most tornadoes are not rated as significant, and many F2 tornadoes may still have been missed.
How many f1 tornadoes have hit Florida?
That is difficult to determine. Records of F1 tornadoes before the 1980s are unreliable as many tornadoes that would likely be rated F1 were missed. The only extensive published work from before 1950 only lists F1 tornadoes if they result in a fatality, and killer F1's are rare.Since 1950 Florida has recorded 846 F1 tornadoes.
How can the work of scientists who want to get close to tornadoes help people who want to take shelter from tornadoes?
The idea is that studying tornadoes, which sometimes means getting close to them, allows us to better understand them. A better understanding of tornadoes may help us predict them, which would mean better warnings for people who might be in the path of a tornado.
