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No. A tornado and a twister are the same thing.
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What is the nickname for a tornado?
the nickname for a tornado is a twister.
Will there ever be a rainbow twister?
If by that you mean a tornado with a rainbow near it then yes, sometimes rain falls very near a tornado, which can form a rainbow under the right conditions
What is a twister?
A twister, more commonly called a tornado, is a violent, rotating windstorm that can develop during a severe thunderstorm. Compared to other types of storm tornadoes are small but incredibly violent. Tornadoes are usually made visible by a funnel or cone-shaped cloud and often produce a swirling cloud of dust and debris that they pick up from the ground. Tornadoes can range in size from a few yards (meters) to more than 2 miles (3 km) wide and in the worst cases can produce winds in excess of 300 mph (480 km/h).
How long does a cyclone or a twister last?
A cyclone usually lasts several days. A tornado usually lasts a few minutes.
Can an earthquake cause a twister or tornado?
No. Tornadoes are produce by thunderstorms and are an entirely atmospheric phenomenon. Earthquakes have no influence on storms whatsoever.
Is a tornado bigger than a twister?
No. A tornado and a twister are the same thing.
Which is bigger a twister or a tornado?
Neither; they are the same thing. A tornado is known as a twister because they spin.
Is a twister skinnier than a tornado?
No, twister is just an informal name for a tornado.
Is a twister worse than a tornado?
No. Twister is just another word for a tornado.
How is the damage from a tornado different than the damage of a twister?
There is no difference. A tornado and a twister are the same thing.
Is tornadoes better than a twister?
A tornado and a twister are the same thing. Tornado is the preferred scientific term.
Which has wind that go faster a twister or tornado?
Neither is faster than the other. A twister and a tornado are the same thing.
Is there a difference between a tornado and a twister?
No. Twister is just an informal word for a tornado.
What is stronger a twister or tornado?
Neither. A tornado and a twister are the same thing.
Another name for tornado?
Another name for a tornado is a twister.
Which is faster a twister or a tornado?
Neither. A twister and a tornado are the same thing.
Is there a difference the shapes of a tornado and a twister?
No, twister is just an informal word for a tornado.
