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A tornado is a violently rotating and destructive column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground.
The formation of tornadoes these is complicated.
First, a condition called wind shear, in which the speed or direction of the wind changes with altitude. If the shear is strong enough it can essentially tilt a thunderstorm, this separates the updraft and downdraft of the thunderstorm, preventing them from interfering with one another. This allows the storm to become stronger and last longer.
Additionally, if the wind shear is strong enough it can start the air rolling in what is called horizontal vorticity. This horizontal vorticity can then be turned vertical by a thunderstorm's updraft. When this happens, the thunderstorm may start rotating. The rotation is especially strong in an updraft called a mesocyclone. If the storm intensifies rapidly enough, a relatively warm downdraft called a rear-flank downdraft or RFD can wrap around the bottom part of the mesocyclone. This can then tighten and intensify its rotation and bring it down to the ground to produce a tornado.
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How can a tornado form in space?
Tornadoes cannot form in space. A tornado is a vortex of air. There is no air in space.
Can tornadoes come together to form a big tornado?
Yes. It is possible for tornadoes to merge and form a larger tornado, though this is a fairly rare occurrence.
Is it possible for an F6 tornado to form?
Yes, it is possible for an F6 tornado to form, although it is extremely rare and not officially recognized by the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which currently only goes up to F5. The conditions required for an F6 tornado to occur would be incredibly intense and destructive.
Can a tornado form from just hot air?
No!
Is there moisture in tornado?
Yes. There is moisture in a tornado. The air a tornado pulls in has been moistened by rain. This moisture condenses to form the visible funnel cloud.
A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form?
Partially. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or already has formed.
Can a tornado form in England?
well i think a tornado can form anywhere
Is it true that a tornado warning means that a tornado might form?
No. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or has already been spotted.
What is a fire tornado?
a tornado in the form of fire
Is a tornado watch better than a tornado warning?
Yes. A tornado watch simply means that general conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been detected or may form at any moment.
Why tornadoes form in tornado alley?
They form in Tornado Alley for a couple of reasons. One of them is because of the weather. It is humid there. But, tornadoes can also form outside of Tornado Alley. They can form anymore!
What is a wild fire tornado?
a tornado in the form of fire
What is an electric tornado and how do they form?
There is no such thing as an electric tornado.
Does it make a few twisters to form a tornado?
No. A twister is a tornado.
What is the possessive for tornado?
The possessive form of the noun tornado is tornado's. Example: A trail of destruction marked the tornado's path.
How can a tornado form in space?
Tornadoes cannot form in space. A tornado is a vortex of air. There is no air in space.
What can form with little or no warning a tornado or a hurricane?
That would be a tornado. Once the process starts, a tornado can form in a matter of seconds. Hurricanes, by contrast, usually take several days to form and are easy to track.
