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The formation of a tornado is called tornadogenesis.

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In intro to earth the formation of a tornado would be examined in this discipline?

Since a tornado is a severe weather event, the formation of one would be studied in meteorology.


The formation of a tornado would be examined in this discipline?

Meteorolgy :)


What characteristic of a supercell would contribute to tornado formation?

The rotation within a supercell, caused by wind shear, is a key characteristic that can contribute to tornado formation. The updraft in a supercell can tilt this rotating column of air into a vertical position, leading to funnel cloud development and potentially a tornado.


When is a tornado watch area?

A tornado watch is issued when general conditions across a region are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Such an advisory does not indicate an imminent tornado threat for any given location; that would warrant a tornado warning.


What cloud is associated with tornado formation?

Cumulonimbus


What is the dependent variable for a tornado in a bottle?

The dependent variable for a tornado in a bottle experiment could be the speed of the tornado rotation or the duration of the tornado formation. This variable would be affected by the independent variables being manipulated in the experiment, such as the amount of water or the speed of the vortex created.


Does it take almost an hour for a tornado to form?

yes it can cause tornado formation can take time in an area


What are the three steps of a tornado?

The three steps of a tornado are formation, maturity, and dissipation. During the formation stage, a rotating column of air develops. In the maturity stage, the tornado reaches its maximum intensity, causing the most damage. Finally, during the dissipation stage, the tornado weakens and eventually ceases to exist.


Is wind shear the cause of a tornado?

Wind shear is a factor that can contribute to the formation and intensity of tornadoes by creating a change in wind direction and speed with height, leading to rotation within the thunderstorm. While wind shear is an important ingredient for tornado development, there are other factors such as instability in the atmosphere and moisture that also play a role in tornado formation.


What is the highest risk for tornadoes in United States called?

Officially, it is a tornado warning, which means that a tornado has been detected or that the formation of a tornado may be imminent.Unofficially, it is a subcategory of tornado warning called a tornado emergency. A tornado emergency is issued when a large and intense tornado is threatening a populated area.


What do you call a tornado that hits snow?

It is still just a tornado. However, it would be quite unusual to have an actual tornado go through an area where there is snow on the ground, as such conditions would generally be be too cold for tornado formation. Sometimes, though, you can get small whirlwinds that usually result from wind interacting with trees, buildings, and terrain. These are not tornadoes, but harmless eddies. If they lift snow into the air they are somtimes called snow devils.


What temperature when a tornado is coming?

tornado formation is not based on temperature, but upon storm structure. you cannot use temperature to determine tornados