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A tornado starts from the mesocyclone, or strong, rotating updraft, of a supercell. A supercell is a type of especially powerful, rotating thunderstorm.
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How can humans start a tornado?
Humans cannot start tornadoes.
What is the lifespan of a typical tornado from start to finish?
A typical tornado lasts 1-5 minutes.
Where do most tornadoes start?
i tornado alley
Does a tornado start from the ground or the sky?
No. A tornado starts in the clouds and extends towards the ground. Until it reaches the ground it is not a tornado but a funnel cloud.
When is the start of tornado season and the end of the season?
Unlike hurricane season there are not official limits to tornado season. However, generally tornado season lasts from lat march though June. However significant tornado outbreaks can occur at almost any time of year.
Can a plane start a tornado?
No. A plane cannot start a tornado.
Can a tornado start on a hill?
Yes. A tornado can start on a hill just as easily as it would on a plain.
What is the average speed for a tornado to start?
The average tornado travels at 35 mph.
Does a fire tornado start with a fire on the ground or does the fire come down with the tornado or start from lightning?
The "fire tornado" forms from the fire; it doesn't really matter how the fire starts. Also, a "fire tornado" is more properly called a fire whirl as it technically isn't a tornado.
How can humans start a tornado?
Humans cannot start tornadoes.
When did they start using the word tornado?
The first known use of the word "tornado" was in 1556.
Can a thunder storm start a tornado?
Yes, in fact a thunderstorm is the only thing that can produce a tornado.
What is the lifespan of a typical tornado from start to finish?
A typical tornado lasts 1-5 minutes.
Does a tornado start from the ground or the sky?
No. A tornado starts in the clouds and extends towards the ground. Until it reaches the ground it is not a tornado but a funnel cloud.
Where do most tornadoes start?
i tornado alley
What part of a tornado spins faster?
The outside of the tornado goes the fastest. When you start to move towards the middle of the tornado, the calmer it gets. The eye of the tornado doesn't even move.
Does a tornado start at the eqautor?
No most tornado strikes happen in the Midwest in tornado valley but they can happen any where but mainly in middle March to early October
