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Thunderstorms are not called tornadoes, however, some thunderstorms will produce tornadoes. The word tornado likely comes from the Spanish word "tronada" meaning "thunderstorm" being combined with another Spanish word "tornar" meaning "to turn" in reference to the rotation of a tornado.
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Where does a tornado descend from?
A tornado descends from the base of a thunderstorm.
What forms the shape of a tornado?
a tornado is formed by a thunderstorm
What is the difference between weather warning and weather watch?
A tornado/thunderstorm watch means that weather conditions are good for tornado/thunderstorm. A tornado/thunderstorm warning, however, means that conditions are extreme and a thunderstorm or tornado is likely. Conditions for either storm are very good at this stage.
Does a hurricane have a larger thunderstorm than a tornado?
Hurricanes themselves are much larger than any thunderstorm or tornado.
Is a tornado part of a thunderstorm?
Yes. A tornado can be though of as part of a larger parent thunderstorm, though most thunderstorms do not produce tornadoes.
Is there a twister named super cell?
No. A supercell is a type of powerful, rotating thunderstorm. It is the type of storm most likely to produce a tornado.
How a tornado evolves from a thunderstorm?
well the thunderstorm builds to a super cell which is a sever thunderstorm then all it needs is a rotation
What is another name for a rotating thunderstorm?
A rotating thunderstorm is also known as a supercell.
How does a tornado make dusk?
It is often dark during a tornado not because of the tornado itself, but becasue of the parent thunderstorm. The thunderstorm consists of a very tall cumulonimbus cloud, which blocks out most sunlight.
A tornado is usually produced by?
A tornado is usually produced by a type of thunderstorm called a supercell.
Are tornado associated with thunder storms?
Yes, by definition a tornado is produced by s thunderstorm.
Which is the shortest storm thunderstorm hurricane blizzard or tornado?
Of these, tornadoes have the shortest duration.
