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Which cloud type is formed by strong convection currents?
Cumulonimbus clouds are formed by strong convection currents. These clouds are tall and dense, often associated with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
How are tornadoes and lightning related?
Tornadoes and lightning are often associated with severe thunderstorms. Lightning can occur before, during, or after a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can form within severe thunderstorms where there is intense updraft and rotation in the atmosphere, which can be fueled by lightning activity.
Can tornadoes be formed by thunder storms?
Yes, in fact tornadoes can only be formed by thunderstorms.
Are thunderstorms formed in cumulus clouds?
Thunderstorms are associated with cumulonimbus clouds. However, cumulonimbus clouds do start off as cumulus.
Why does a cumulonimbus indicate a tornado?
It doesn't. Cumulonimbus clouds are the clouds of thunderstorms, as they are formed by towering convective cells. Tornadoes are a product of thunderstorms, but only a small percentage of thunderstorms are tornadic.
What cloud are thunder storms formed?
Thunderstorms form from cumulonimbus clouds.
How did hurrican form?
Hurricane Hugo formed in September of 1989 when a cluster of thunderstorms formed off the coast of Africa. Given time and the warm waters of the ocean, the thunderstorms banded together to form the hurricane.
A storm often created in thunderstorms is a?
tornado. Tornadoes are created from thunderstorms and are characterized by rotating columns of air extending from a cloud to the ground. They can be extremely destructive and are often accompanied by strong winds and large hail.
What is a sudden electrical discharge that often accompanies thunderstorms?
A sudden electrical charge that accompanies thunderstorms is called lightning.
Which clouds often bring us thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
How often do these thunderstorms happen?
In the summer and spring time
Why do tornadoes happen in Australia?
Tornadoes can happen anywhere - they're usually formed from severe thunderstorms.
