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Thunderstorms start usually along a frontal boundary usually assoicated with a cold front but sometimes can happen with the other types of fronts. Along a cold frontal boundary, warm moist air is lifted up and over the cold air mass sitting behind the front. The warm moist air being uplifted along the frontal boundary cools by expansion and the moisture is condensed into clouds. Now here is where the fun part begins, the warm moist air that was uplifted along the cold frontal boundary is uplifted by updraft winds that continue expansional cooling and condensation upwards vertically. Usually before you see the thunderstorm mature you will start to see fair weather cumulus clump together into whats called cumulus congestus. Cumulus congestus are MASH potato shaped heaps of cumulus clouds that are coming together and are getting shot upwards in vertical motion by updraft winds. When a thunderstorm reaches maturity, it reaches the upper troposphere and the top of the thunderstorm cloud is ripped apart by the upper level jetstream into anvil cirrus clouds which are then carried downstream of the storm by the upper level jetstream. Before a thunderstorm matures, downdraft winds form in the front of the storm carrying precipitation and sometimes downbursts out of the storm. Once a thunderstorm runs out of moisture and energy, it starts to dissipate and weaken and eventually dies out all together.
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How do thunderstorms affect the Earth's surface?
Thunderstorms can impact the Earth's surface by causing erosion, flooding, and landslides due to the intense rain and wind they bring. Lightning strikes during thunderstorms can also start wildfires in dry areas, further altering the Earth's surface.
What types of clouds are associated with thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms.
Do isolated thunderstorms turn into severe thunderstorms?
Not all isolated thunderstorms develop into severe thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms are characterized by specific criteria such as strong winds, large hail, and tornadoes, which may or may not be present in isolated thunderstorms. Factors like atmospheric instability, moisture content, and wind shear can contribute to the development of severe weather conditions.
What is the percentage of thunderstorms do tornadoes occur?
On average, only about 1-2% of thunderstorms produce tornadoes. Tornado formation is a complex process that requires specific atmospheric conditions to be met, which are not present in most thunderstorms.
Is there a rating system for thunderstorms?
Yes, there is a rating system for thunderstorms called the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-Scale) which rates the intensity of tornadoes spawned by thunderstorms. The scale ranges from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest). Additionally, the Storm Prediction Center issues severe storm watches and warnings based on the potential for severe thunderstorms to occur.
Does tornadoes start from dust and trash?
No, they start from thunderstorms.
What effect do thunderstorms have on living things?
Thunderstorms can start fires kill animals or humans and burn houses.
Are thunderstorms formed in cumulus clouds?
Thunderstorms are associated with cumulonimbus clouds. However, cumulonimbus clouds do start off as cumulus.
How can thunderstorms lead to both flooding and fire?
Thunderstorms are often followed by rain. So you have the lightning in the thunder that can start fires, and the rain that can cause flooding.
What type of weather can cause an wild fire?
The lightning from thunderstorms can start a wildfire.
How did thunderstorms start in Greek mythology?
In Greek mythology, thunderstorms were believed to start whenever the god of the sky, Zeus, became angry. He would unleash his lightning bolt down at the earth to signal his anger and show his power.
How do thunderstorms affect the Earth's surface?
Thunderstorms can impact the Earth's surface by causing erosion, flooding, and landslides due to the intense rain and wind they bring. Lightning strikes during thunderstorms can also start wildfires in dry areas, further altering the Earth's surface.
Does a dirt devil start a hurricane?
No. Hurricanes start from a cluster of thunderstorms over warm water. As the air pressure drops at the center, circulation begins.
Why tornadoes and thunderstorms considered examples of conduction?
Tornadoes and thunderstorms are not considered examples of conduction. Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between two materials. Tornadoes and thunderstorms are caused by dynamic atmospheric processes involving convection, which is the transfer of heat through the movement of air or water.
In simplest terms how is a tornado formed?
Thunderstorms form and start rotating. This rotation can then tighten asn intensify into a tornado.
Does Russia have thunderstorms?
In russia we eat the thunderstorms, that's why they haven't come back for years
What do thunderstorms have to do with Tornadoes?
Tornadoes need thunderstorms to form.
