There are two main factors.
First, moisture in the air condenses as a result of decompression inside a tornado, producing the visible funnel cloud.
Second, a tornado's winds lift dirt and debris into the air, forming a debris cloud or dust whirl
Tornadoes can happen anywhere - they're usually formed from severe thunderstorms.
On averages there are 11 tornadoes in California a year.
Yes. The Phoenix area has had a few weak tornadoes.
Tornadoes happen mostly during the spring and early summer and during the later afternoon or early evening.
Tornadoes typically form within cumulonimbus clouds, which are large and vertically developed clouds associated with thunderstorms. These clouds can have a distinct anvil shape and may exhibit features such as a rotating updraft known as a mesocyclone. However, tornadoes themselves are not visible until they make contact with the ground, at which point they can pick up debris and dust, creating a visible funnel cloud.
No their are no such things as blue tornadoes only GOD can make that happen
Tornadoes can happen in any place that gets thunderstorms.
Tornadoes happen in Miami for the same reason they happen anywhere else. See the related question for how tornadoes form in general.
Tornadoes can happen in Ottawa. Canada does get tornadoes, though not as often as the U.S. due to its cooler climate.
Tornadoes can happen anywhere in the world except cold areas like Antarctica and the north pole. Tornadoes are mostly common in United States.
Yes. Tornadoes, including some significant ones, can and do happen the the Philippines.
Tornadoes can happen anywhere - they're usually formed from severe thunderstorms.
Most tornadoes in the U.S. happen in spring and early summer.
Tornadoes happen in the summer every year.
It can happen, but it is rare. When tornadoes do merge it usually involves a large tornado absorbing a small one, so the size of the vortex will not be significantly influenced.
Beliefs about tornadoes often include myths and misconceptions, such as the idea that opening windows can minimize damage or that tornadoes never strike urban areas. Some people believe that tornadoes only occur during the summer months, while in reality, they can happen year-round depending on weather conditions. Cultural beliefs may also shape perceptions, with some viewing tornadoes as omens or signs. Additionally, there is a common belief that tornadoes always have a visible funnel cloud, though they can occur without one being clearly visible.
Sicily Tornadoes happened in 1851.