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The atmospheric pressure inside a tornado is very low compared to its surroundings, and that pressure drop takes place over a short distance. When there is a pressure difference between two areas it creates winds. The greater the change over a given distance, the grater the wind speed.
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What is a immensly powerful whirlwind?
A tornado is an immensly powerful whirlwind
What is the synonym of tornado?
whirlwind
Is a tornado the same as a whirlwind?
Not really. A tornado is a kind of whirlwind, but most whirlwinds are not tornadoes. Other types of whirlwind include dust devils, steam devils, and firewhirls.
Another name for a tornado is?
Whirlwind?
Is a whirlwind a mild tornado?
No. A tornado is a very intense kind of whirlwind but most whirlwinds are not tornadoes. By definition a tornado is associated with a thunderstorm and connects to both the ground and the cloud base.
What is a whirlwind that can be extremely destructive and violent?
A tornado.
What is an extremely violent and destructive whirlwind?
A tornado
A violent whirlwind in which the wind moves upward in a funnel is called?
Such a violent whirlwind is called a tornado.
What is 'whirlwind' in Japanese?
That's wrong 'Tatsumaki.' means tornado "senpuu" means whirlwind =]
What is a miniature tornado?
Miniature tornado may refer to a tornado that is smaller than normal or a small whirlwind such as a dust devil that resembles a tornado.
What do you need to stay safe during a fire tornado?
A "fire tornado" is not a true tornado but a whirlwind spawned by an intense fire. If such a fire is approaching the area where you live you should evacuate immediately.
Is a tornado a frontal storm?
No. A tornado is a small scale but violent whirlwind. A frontal storm is a large scale system that connects to one or more fronts.
