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No, not really. A tornado is not simply a product of wind, and most tornadoes are not associated with hurricanes.
Most tornadoes arise from a complex and not yet fully understood interaction of air currents, usually within a special kind of thunderstorm called a supercell.
Tornadoes often form in the outer storm bands of a hurricane, but most tornadoes, especially the most destructive ones, are produce by other systems.
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Is a eye of a tornado calm or violent?
The eye of a tornado is typically calm and quiet, with clear skies and little to no wind. This area contrasts with the violent winds and destruction found in the surrounding tornado wall. The size of the eye can vary but is generally small compared to the overall size of the tornado.
What is the center circle of a tornado called?
The central region of a tornado where winds move in a circular pattern rather than an inward spiral is called the core. Some tornadoes will develop a strcutures that has been called an eye due to its similarity to the eye of a hurricane.
Why is the eye of the tornado?
The eye of a tornado is a relatively calm area that can sometimes be found at the tornado's center, similar to the ey of a hurricane.
What damage does the eye of the tornado do?
The eye of a tornado itself most likely does not do damage as radar analysis and eyewitness testimony show that they eye of a tornado is calm like the eye of a hurricane. The wind and debris surrounding the eye is what causes damage.
What is the inside of tornado called?
The main part of the circulation of a tornado when the strongest winds occur is called the core.
Which is more destructive the winds of a hurricane or a tornado?
Generally tornado winds are more destructive that hurricane winds. Hurricane winds, however, cause damage over a much larger area than a tornado, so the overall amount of damage may be greater. The worst damage in a hurricane is usually the result of flooding.
Is there hurrcanes in California?
No. there are not any hurricanes in California becuz the winds are to warm to make a hurricane or tornado
What would an E4 tornado equal in a hurricane?
There is no such thing as an E4 tornado. You most likely mean an EF4 tornado. The estimated winds for an EF4 tornado are 166-200 mph. That is equivalent to a category 5 hurricane (winds 156 mph or greater).
How are the winds for hurricanes and tornadoes the same?
The winds in hurricanes and tornadoes have the same rotation but a hurricane has weaker winds than the strongest of tornadoes. Tornado's winds range from 65 to about 300 mph A hurricane's winds range from 74 to about 200 mph. The tornado is the most violent storm on Earth.
Which is stronger the huracan or the tornado?
A hurricane releases more energy overall because it is bigger, but a tornado can produce stronger winds.
Do tornadoes have weaker winds than hurricanes?
No, tornadoes can produce winds faster than in any hurricane. There is actually a substantial amount of overlap between hurricane and tornado winds. Winds for an EF0 tornado start at 65 mph and winds in the strongest tornadoes have been recorded at 302 mph. Hurricane force winds start at 74 mph. Hurricanes have had sustained winds as fast as 190 mph with gusts recorded up to 253 mph.
Which storm has the strongest fastest winds tornado hurricane or thunderstorm?
Both are, but it is probably more likely with a tornado.
What is stronger a tornado or hurricane?
No. In most cases hurricane winds and tornado winds fall into the same range. However, in dealing with records, the highest winds recorded in a hurricane were about 190 mph. By contrast one tornado had its winds clocked at just over 300 mph. A hurricane with its high speed winds, thunder, lightning, and rain, covers a very much larger land area and air volume than a tornado. The sum total of energy and force in a hurricane is substantially greater than that of a tornado. That would make a hurricane stronger than a tornado.
What is faster a hurricane or tornado?
In terms of wind speed, tornado and hurricane winds usually fall into the same range. Tornadoes are capable of producing stronger winds than hurricanes are, however. In terms of traveling speed, tornadoes generally move faster but, again, there is a good deal of overlap.
Why do storm chasers like to experience hurricanes?
Hurricanes have high winds-like a tornado. Plus, a hurricane has the potential to produce a tornado.
Who would win in a fight a tornado or a hurricane?
There is no conflict between a hurricane and a tornado. In fact, hurricanes often produce tornadoes. However, if you were to somehow pitch the force of a hurricane against the force of a tornado, the hurricane would "win" without being significantly affected. Although a tornado can have faster winds than a hurricane, hurricanes are much larger and have several orders of magnitude more energy than a tornado.
Where did the highest winds come from a tornado or hurricane?
The highest winds typically come from a hurricane. Hurricanes are larger systems with sustained wind speeds that can reach over 150 mph, while tornadoes are more localized and have shorter durations but can produce winds over 200 mph in extreme cases.
