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In a tornado, air rapidly spirals in toward a center of intense low pressure and then spirals upward. These strong, spiraling winds can cause severe damage. In some cases smaller vortices can develop wind winds up to100 mph faster than the main circulation. This results in a path where the severity of damage seems to vary erratically.

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If 2 F5 tornadoes are near enough 2 each other Can they collide and fuse?

Tornadoes of any intensity can merge, however, it would be extremely unusual for two F5 tornadoes to be in such close proximity. The closest this came to happening in Kansas in 1990. As the Hesston, Kansas tornado was beginning to dissipate the tornado that would later hit Gossel, Kansas was forming. The two tornadoes neared each other and eventually the smaller Hesston tornado, which was in its "rope-out" stage was absorbed into the other, intensifying tornado. Although both tornadoes were ultimately rated F5, neither was at F5 intensity when the two twisters merged.


When does a tornado actually become a tornado?

A tornado is officially confirmed when a rotating column of air reaches the ground and makes contact with the surface. This contact creates the characteristic funnel cloud shape that is associated with tornadoes.


What is the pressure of a tornado?

No one really know pressure can vary for the type or category of a tornado.


How is a tornado in a bottle project similar to a real tornado?

A tornado in a bottle project uses liquid to simulate the vortex motion of a real tornado. Both involve rotating air masses creating a funnel shape. However, the scale and force of a real tornado are much stronger and destructive than what can be replicated in a bottle.


What is the proper name for a tornado?

The proper name for a tornado is "tornado." It is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.

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How many degrees is it when a tornado is happening in Topeka?

it matters where it is


Is there a way to stop a tornado from happening?

No. The best we can do is prepare for them.


Why are all these tornado's happening in 2011?

In truth, scientists aren't sure.


What is happening to a tornado that is fully developed?

it stays on the ground until it weakens


Where are tornadoes frequently happening?

in most of the Midwest region called tornado alley


What clothes should people pack during a tornado?

If there is a tornado happening right at the moment, you probably will be running to saftey/shelter and not packing clothes.


What is land like in el salvador?

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Is there a risk of tornado event happening again in the future?

Of course there is. In an area where tornadoes are common there will always be more in the future.


When is tornado season in Texas?

The tornado season in Texas is between march and June.


Articles about a tornado that is happening right about now?

No such articles exist. Tornadoes do not last long enough for articles to be written about them as they occur.


When is a tornado going to happen in quantico va 2014?

It is impossible to predict when a tornado will hit any location unless it is minutes away from happening. Based on simple statistical probability, Quantico will probably not be hit at all. In any given year most towns will not be hit by a tornado.