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Hail and tornadoes are not directly related to one another. Storms that produce hail do not necessarily produce tornadoes and vice versa. Very often hailstorms are of a class of thunderstorms called supercells. Supercells are the most powerful thunderstorms on earth with updrafts that can exceed 100 mph. These updrafts can keep pieces of ice airborne, circulating them between areas of the storm that are above and below freezing, adding a new layer of ice with each cycle to form a hailstone.
However, what characterizes a supercell is that this strong updraft rotates, forming what is called a mesocyclone. If the rotation in the mesocyclone is strong enough it can develop into the tighter, more intense circulation of a tornado. The majority of tornadoes, including all but a handful of the strong ones, form from the mesocyclone of a supercell.
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Do all supercell thunderheads cause tornadoes?
No. Only about 10% of supercells produce tornadoes.
Do Thunderstorms cause tornadoes?
Yes. All tornadoes are produced by thunderstormsYes, all tornadoes are produced by thunderstorms.However, only a small percentage of thunderstorms actually produce tornadoes.
What are some effects tornadoes have on the weather?
tornadoes can cause bad and vary destructive hail , heavy rain
What is the problem with tornadoes?
Tornadoes are a problem because they can cause significant property damage. Even weak tornadoes can damage roofs, topple trees into buildings and vehicles, and cause power outages. Very strong tornadoes can completely destroy homes, businesses, and even entire neighborhoods, often resulting in multiple deaths.
Can tornadoes catch fire?
No. While tornadoes can cause fire through ruptured gas lines and sparking wires, they themselves are not flammable.
What other natural disasters come with a tornado?
Tornadoes themselves do not cause other natural disasters, but since they are a product of severe thunderstorms and so may be accompanied by flash floods, hailstorms, and downbursts. Some tornadoes develop in the outer storm bands of hurricanes.
What weather do dinosaurs live in?
dinosaurs live in sunny weather, rainy, tornadoes, heat waves, hailstorms, snowy weather.
Does el nino play a part in tornado development?
La Niña tends to bring more tornadoes and hailstorms to southern USA.
Do tornadoes cause deposition?
No. Tornadoes cause erosion.
Does humidity cause tornadoes?
No. Humidity is an important factor in the formation of tornadoes but it is not a direct cause of tornadoes.
Do hailstorms occur in IL?
Hailstorms can occur anywhere, with the right conditions.
Do tornadoes cause air pollution?
No. Tornadoes can be very destructive, but they do not cause air pollution.
Can tornadoes do lots of flooding?
No. Tornadoes do not cause flooding.
What tornadoes cause lightning?
Tornadoes do not cause lighting. However tornadoes form during thunderstorms, so they are often accompanied by lightning.
Do moving plates cause tornadoes?
No. Moving plates cause most earthquakes but have absolutely nothing to do with tornadoes. Tornadoes are caused by strong thunderstorms.
Can man cause tornadoes?
No, we can simulate tornadoes using fans but we cannot create actual tornadoes.
How many tornadoes cause deaths and injuries?
Based on U.S. statistics about 2% of tornadoes cause deaths which works out to about 25 killer tornadoes in an average year.
