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What cloud produces thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus clouds are responsible for producing thunderstorms. These towering clouds are formed by strong updrafts of warm, moist air that lead to the development of thunder, lightning, and heavy precipitation.
Do hail always present in the atmosphere?
Hail is formed in severe thunderstorms with strong updrafts that carry raindrops to high altitudes where they freeze. It is not always present in the atmosphere but occurs when specific conditions are met in thunderstorms.
Which cloud type is formed by strong convection currents?
Cumulonimbus clouds are formed by strong convection currents. These clouds are tall and dense, often associated with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
What do hail and tornadoes have in common?
They both are formed in strong thunderstorms. Both hail and tornadoes are forms of severe weather that originate from thunderstorms, most often an especially powerful class of thunderstorms called supercells. It is fairly common for hail to accompany tornadoes. If any thunderstorm produces hail at least 1 inch in diameter, winds of 58 mph or greater, or a tornado it is classified as severe.
What types of clouds are associated with thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms.
What are thunderstorms are often formed by?
Warm , moist areas
Can tornadoes be formed by thunder storms?
Yes, in fact tornadoes can only be formed by thunderstorms.
Are thunderstorms formed in cumulus clouds?
Thunderstorms are associated with cumulonimbus clouds. However, cumulonimbus clouds do start off as cumulus.
Why does a cumulonimbus indicate a tornado?
It doesn't. Cumulonimbus clouds are the clouds of thunderstorms, as they are formed by towering convective cells. Tornadoes are a product of thunderstorms, but only a small percentage of thunderstorms are tornadic.
What cloud are thunder storms formed?
Thunderstorms form from cumulonimbus clouds.
How did hurrican form?
Hurricane Hugo formed in September of 1989 when a cluster of thunderstorms formed off the coast of Africa. Given time and the warm waters of the ocean, the thunderstorms banded together to form the hurricane.
Why do tornadoes happen in Australia?
Tornadoes can happen anywhere - they're usually formed from severe thunderstorms.
Can it hail on the ocean?
Absolutely ! Hail is formed in thunderstorms - which can develop anywhere on the planet.
What are tornadoes formed on?
Tornadoes are formed from severe thunderstorms when warm, moist air meets cool, dry air, creating instability and rotating updrafts. The rotation can then be verticalized by wind shear, leading to the formation of a tornado.
What cloud produces thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus clouds are responsible for producing thunderstorms. These towering clouds are formed by strong updrafts of warm, moist air that lead to the development of thunder, lightning, and heavy precipitation.
Thunderstorms formed over land may also produce a?
Thunderstorms over land can produce tornadoes, microburst or dust storm. Though all but the dust storm can form over water as well.
In simplest terms how is a tornado formed?
Thunderstorms form and start rotating. This rotation can then tighten asn intensify into a tornado.
