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In terms of weather a tornado is a very fast process.

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What should a barometer measure when there is a tornado?

If a tornado passes near or over a barometer, it will measure a very rapid drop in pressure. How much the pressure drops depends on the strength of the tornado and how close the center of it comes tot he barometer.


Can a tornado form at 10 miles an hour?

A slow-moving tornado tornado might travel at 10 mph, but a vortex with 10 mph winds would by no means be considered a tornado. The winds must be strong enough to produce damage.


Is it true that if you stand in the eye of a tornado it won't hurt you?

No. Although the eye of a tornado is calm, you have to get through the extreme winds of the core to get in and out. The eye of a tornado is small enough that unless the tornado is large and slow-moving, you will not be in the eye for more than a few seconds.


What explains the effect a tornado has on a normal wind speed and direction?

A tornado is a violent and rotating column of air that forms under specific atmospheric conditions. It can significantly increase wind speed, sometimes exceeding 200 mph, and dramatically change wind direction as it moves through an area. This is due to the intense rotational forces created by the tornado, which disrupt and manipulate the surrounding air flow.


How fast do tornadoes happen?

Once formation starts, a tornado usually takes just a few minutes to a few seconds to touch down. A typical tornado will be into and out of a given spot after just a few seconds. A large or slow moving tornado may take a minute or more.