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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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Can a tornado be caused by thunderstorm?
Yes, a tornado can come from a thunderstorm. In fact, a tornado cannot be caused by anything other than a thunderstorm. One key facotrs is that the thunderstorm must have a rotating updraft.
Can a thunderstorm cause a tornado?
Yes. In fact a thunderstorm is the only thing that can cause a tornado.
What is a violent thunderstorm that can lead into dangerous tornado?
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
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.
What forms the shape of a tornado?
a tornado is formed by a thunderstorm
Where does a tornado descend from?
A tornado descends from the base of a thunderstorm.
Does a hurricane have a larger thunderstorm than a tornado?
Hurricanes themselves are much larger than any thunderstorm or tornado.
What is a parent thunderstorm?
A parent thunderstorms is a thunderstorm that produces some other event. This is often used when refering to tornadoes. A storm that produces a tornado is that tornado's parent thunderstorm.
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
Does there need to be clouds to have a tornado?
Yes. A tornado can't form without a thunderstorm.
