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A single smart person on a motorcycle with a cell phone link to another smart person at a computer connected to the internet could track a tornado. About 99% of the other stuff is just sensationalism and a means to produce some kind of "documentary" that can be sold to television.
Those who are really serious about tracking down a tornado have a truck with a Doppler radar unit on it. Everyone else is just a "pretender" who in interested in film production rather than meteorology. In this light, one truck would be enough. A second truck could Cary "chasers" and the larger unit with the radar could stay out of harm's way. In that case, two trucks would do it. The use of a vehicle hauling a Doppler radar unit separates the "real players" from the "wannabes" out there - and there are a lot of the latter.
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What does it mean if a tornado touches down?
When a tornado touches down it means that it has reached the ground and can now cause damage. Prior to touching down a funnel cloud is usually visible, hanging fro the base of the thunderstorm. It does not qualify as a tornado until damaging winds reach ground level.
Can a tornado knock down a mausoleum?
Yes, a tornado can potentially knock down a mausoleum due to its extreme winds and destructive power. The strength and size of the tornado, as well as the construction materials and design of the mausoleum, will determine the extent of damage.
When was the last time a tornado hit down in springfield Ohio?
The last time a tornado hit Springfield, Ohio was on May 27, 2019. The tornado was rated EF0 and caused minor damage in the area.
Can a tornado knock down a brick house?
Yes, a strong enough tornado can potentially knock down a brick house or cause significant structural damage. Tornadoes are capable of producing extremely high winds and destructive forces that can impact even well-built structures.
Can you predicate when a tornado will happen?
Only to a very limited degree. Scientists can determine when conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop (in which case a tornado watch is issued), or even if a tornado may be developing (which would prompt a tornado warning), but cannot predict exactly where or when a tornado will touch down.
What is the special type of radar used to predict when a tornado might touch down?
Doppler radar is used to track potentially tornadic storms.
What is a satellite tornado?
A satellite tornado is a tornado that touches down near and usually orbits a larger tornado within the same mesocyclone.
What are the beginnings of a tornado called?
The process of a tornado forming is called tornado genesis. Usually a tornado is a funnel cloud before it touches down.
What is the moment of birth of a tornado called?
When a tornado first reaches the ground and becomes a tornado it is said to have touched down.
What happens after surface winds slow down in a tornado due to ground friction?
When surface winds slow down in a tornado due to ground friction, the tornado may weaken or dissipate altogether. This is because a tornado's strength is dependent on the fast rotation of air at the surface, so when this rotation slows down, the tornado's intensity is reduced.
What is a tornado touchdown?
When a tornado touches down it means it has reached the ground and can now cause damage. It is not a tornado until this occurs,
How do they put a train on the train tracks?
Trains are built sort of like cars. They do each piece individually. They will either be built on the track or will be lifted by crane onto the service track that leads out of the complex. *Added - Most train cars (passenger coaches, freight cars) have a body that "floats" on its "trucks" (the wheels, axles, suspension). The trucks are pushed or lifted onto the track and then a crane will lower the body onto the trucks. If a moving train has "derailed" (gone off the track), there are special "re-railers" laid down by workers that force the wheels back onto the tracks, and in most cases, the train can simply continue.
What is a tornado that doesn't occur on land?
A tornado that doesn't reach all the way down is a funnel cloud. A tornado on water is a waterspout.
Why does a tornado move up instead of down?
Air in a tornado moves up because the tornado forms in the updraft portion of a thunderstorm.
What does it mean if a tornado touches down?
When a tornado touches down it means that it has reached the ground and can now cause damage. Prior to touching down a funnel cloud is usually visible, hanging fro the base of the thunderstorm. It does not qualify as a tornado until damaging winds reach ground level.
What is the duration of Track Down?
The duration of Track Down is 1.53 hours.
When was Track Down created?
Track Down was created on 2000-03-15.
