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There is no special sense for detecting tornadoes. Aside from keeping and eye on weather advisories, the best way to know a tornado is nearby is to see it. Seeing a tornado is not always possible as the tornado may be shrouded in heavy rain, hidden in the dark of night, or blocked from view by buildings, trees, or hills. Tornadoes also make sound, but it is not a reliable indicator, as simple thunderstorm winds can make a similar roaring sound, and the tornado itself may not be audible until it is dangerously close. The pressure drop in a tornado can cause your ears to pop, but the tornado has to be practically on top of you for this to happen.
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Is it easier for a tornado to lift heavier objects or lighter objects?
As common sense would suggest, it is easier for them to lift light objects.
Do all tornadoes touch the ground?
By definition a tornado must be in contact with both the ground and the cloud base. So, in that sense, yeas. But this only means that the violent circulation must make this connection, not necessarily the visible funnel. Additionally, sometimes a tornado starts to form, but dissipates before touching down, but in that case it is not considered a tornado.
When does a tornado actually become a tornado?
A tornado becomes a tornado when the circulation reaches the ground.
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."
Does the wind go toward a tornado?
Yes, wind near a tornado spirals in towards the tornado.
Is a tornado a funnel cloud?
In a sense, yes. But the term funnel cloud usually means a "tornado" that has not touched down.
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
Are tornadoes given names?
Not in the sense that hurricanes are. Instead they are simply referred to by the places they hit, for example the Joplin, Missouri tornado or the Andover, Kansas tornado.
What are condensation funnel cloud and debris cloud?
The condensation funnel of a tornado is basically a cloud formed when moisture inside a tornado condenses and in that sense it is similar to an ordinary cloud. The debris cloud of a tornado is a cloud of debris picked up by a tornado usually from buildings and trees the tornado has damaged or destroyed.
Is tornado alley shaped like an alley?
In a sense, yes, it has a relatively elongated shape.
Can a tornado's funnel cloud only be seen when there is dust and debris?
No. The funnel itself is made of condensation from the tornado sucking in moist air. In that sense it is much like an ordinary cloud.
Can gerbils sense when a tornado is coming?
Probably not. Although they may respond to signs that storm is coming, perhaps by hearing thunder before we do, it is unlikely that they can sense tornadoes specifically.
Does a tornado jump?
In a sense. Some tornadoes are only in intermittent contact with the ground, touching down and lifting multiple times.
Is it easier for a tornado to lift heavier objects or lighter objects?
As common sense would suggest, it is easier for them to lift light objects.
What explains tornadoes in Texas in atleast 1 paragraph?
Is this your Homework?? Basically its because Texas is Part of tornado ally. Tornado Ally is a place in the US that because of all of the different weather that is near it gets a ton of tornadoes. Tornado ally consists of Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota and Mexico (getting a sense of where it is?)
Do all tornadoes touch the ground?
By definition a tornado must be in contact with both the ground and the cloud base. So, in that sense, yeas. But this only means that the violent circulation must make this connection, not necessarily the visible funnel. Additionally, sometimes a tornado starts to form, but dissipates before touching down, but in that case it is not considered a tornado.
When is a tornado considered a tornado?
A tornado is considered a tornado when it reaches the ground
