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While air is normally invisible, two different things make tornadoes visible.
The visible funnel is formed by condensation. Because of the low pressure, air that is pulled into a tornado is decompressed and cools down as a result. Since the air around a tornado is usually moist, the tiny droplets condense in the tornado to form a cloud. The strong upward-moving wind in a tornado can also lift dirt and debris into the air to form a swirling cloud of dust.
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Can Tornadoes see you?
They are not alive, and thus cannot see you.
Does the desert ever get tornadoes?
Tornadoes do form in deserts, but very rarely. Deserts often see whirlwinds called dust devils. They look like tornadoes but are weaker and form on sunny days while tornadoes form from thunderstorms.
How do tornados form at night?
They form they same way as other tornadoes do. See the link below for information on how tornadoes form in general.
Why do people not see tornadoes in Kentucky?
They do. Tornadoes are not uncommon in Kentucky, and some of them are quite violent. A few have been rated F5. However, because of the hilly terrain it can be difficult to see a tornado coming.
How can you see a tornado on satellite image?
You can't. Tornadoes descend from thunderstorms, and so cannot be seen from above. You can, however, see the thunderstorms in a satellite image. See the link below for a satellite time lapse of storms tha produce tornadoes.
Can Connecticut get a lot of tornadoes?
Connecticut can get tornadoes, but it is unlikely to see large numbers of them.
Can Tornadoes see you?
They are not alive, and thus cannot see you.
Is it common to spot tornadoes even if you are a researcher?
No. It is not common to see tornadoes unless you are a chaser or a spotter.
Why do tornadoes happen in Miami?
Tornadoes happen in Miami for the same reason they happen anywhere else. See the related question for how tornadoes form in general.
Where are you most likely to see tornadoes in the us?
The most likely place to see tornadoes in the U.S. is on the great plains, particularly in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
How many tornadoes does Florida see?
Florida averages between 60 and 65 tornadoes per year.
Is it true that tornadoes have been seen?
Of course tornadoes have been seen. They're not invisible. in fact, they're huge. You can see videos of tornadoes if you do a YouTube search.
Why are there tornadoes in the southern hemisphere?
Tornadoes form in the southern hemisphere for the same reason they form in the northern hemisphere. The mechanics are the same. See the related question for what causes tornadoes
Can two tornadoes combine?
Yes. There have been documented cases of tornadoes merging. See the link below for a video of this happening.
Can there be a tornado at night?
Yes. Most tornadoes occur between noon and midnight, and about 42% of tornadoes occur at night. Tornadoes at night are especially dangerous because they are difficult to see.
How do tornadoes look if there approaching?
When tornadoes are approaching they look like huge funnels. Tornadoes can approach an area very quickly You are advised to leave an hour before you can see the storm.
Does the desert ever get tornadoes?
Tornadoes do form in deserts, but very rarely. Deserts often see whirlwinds called dust devils. They look like tornadoes but are weaker and form on sunny days while tornadoes form from thunderstorms.
