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Both tornadoes an whirlpools are different types of vortex. But besides that they are very different.
For one thing, how tornadoes function and develop is more complex than it is for whirlpools.
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What is the difference between whirlpools and tornadoes?
Well, whirlpools are vortices of water. Tornadoes are vortices of air that extend from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground and are strong enough to produce damage.
Are whirlpools and waterspouts the same thing?
No because waterspouts are essentially tornadoes that cross over water; they are vorticies of air. A whirlpool is a vortex that is actually in the water itself.
What causes underwater tornadoes?
An underwater "tornado" would not be a tornado; it would be a whirlpool. There are different ways they can form. If water is draining from a, the draining water can gain rotation from any eddies in the water. If a current is flowing over a rock or other object a series of whirlpools can form on the downstream side and get carried away by the current, or one may remain stationary by the object. Finally, water currents that come together in just the right way, such as when tides intereact with some topography, can create whirlpools.
What season do whirlpools most often occur?
Whhat a pointless question -_-
What are the 3 general categories of tornadoes?
Tornadoes are sometimes divided into "weak" tornadoes "strong" and "violent" tornadoes. Weak tornadoes are those rated EF0 and EF1. Most tornadoes are weak. Strong tornadoes are those rated EF2 and EF3. Violent tornadoes are those rated EF4 and EF5. They are the rarest of tornadoes, only about 1% of tornadoes are this strong.
What is the difference between whirlpools and tornadoes?
Well, whirlpools are vortices of water. Tornadoes are vortices of air that extend from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground and are strong enough to produce damage.
Are underwater tornadoes a regular ocurrance?
Technically, there is no such thing as an underwater tornado. By definition a tornado is a violently rotating column of air. A vortex underwater is called a whirlpool. Whirlpools are not like tornadoes, however. They are not nearly as violent and are usually harmless, though some stronger whirlpools can pose a threat to swimmers and small boats. Natural whirlpools can be observed in streams and at some tidal inlets.
What are ways nature can be effective?
Cyclones,tornadoes,whirlwinds,earthquakes,whirlpools,hail,rain and that's pretty much all I can think of.
How many tornadoes can be the same?
Only one. Like many things, no two tornadoes are exactly alike.
Are all tornadoes alike?
No. Tornadoes vary greatly in strength, size, duration, speed of travel, and appearance.
Are whirlpools and waterspouts the same thing?
No because waterspouts are essentially tornadoes that cross over water; they are vorticies of air. A whirlpool is a vortex that is actually in the water itself.
Are tornadoes and whirlpools the same thing?
No. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. A whirlpool is a vortex of water and is usually quite small.
Are there any hurricanes tornadoes whirlpools or any kind of storms like that on Jupiter?
There are rotating cyclones and anticyclones on Jupiter, but they are a bit different from any storm found on Earth.
What were the fears of explorers and sailors?
What were two reasons why were the first explorers fearful to sail?
How are valcanoes and tornadoes alike?
They are both natural disasters.
How are strawberries and tornadoes alike?
You are most likely to find in the spring and early summer.
How are avalanches and tornadoes alike?
Avalanches and tornadoes are both violent natural events that can be very deadly and destructive and can occur suddenly. Aside from that, they are completely different.
