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A tornado is a violently rotating an often destructive column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. They are often made visible by a condensation funnel and a cloud of dust and/or debris.
A supercell is a type of very powerful, rotating thunderstorm typically defined by a rotating updraft called a mesocyclone. They are the strongest thunderstorms on earth. The majority of tornadoes are produced by the mesocyclone of a supercell.
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Do tornadoes form from thunderstorms?
Yes. Tornadoes form from thunderstorms, usually supercells.
Can a tornado happen without rain?
Yes. Some tornadoes form in low precipitation or LP supercells, which produce little to no rain. Additionally, many tornadoes that form in "classic" supercells often occur in a rain-free section of the storm.
Do thunderstorms create tornadoes?
Yes, tornadoes form from very strong rotating thunderstorms called supercells.
Tornadoes are most common during what season?
Tornadoes are generally most common in spring.
Do all tornadoes have to have rain?
No. Many tornadoes form in a rain-free portion of their parent thunderstorms. Some tornadoes form with low-precipitation supercells, which produce little or no rain.
Are tornadoes supercells?
No. Supercells are powerful thunderstorms that produce the majority of tornadoes.
Why do metioroligests look for supercells when they want to study tornadoes?
Because nearly all tornadoes are produced by supercells.
Why are super cells produced in tornadoes often produce large hailstones as well?
Supercells are not produced in tornadoes. Tornadoes are produced in supercells. Supercells, especially tornadic supercells are very strong storms with powerful updrafts. A very strong updraft in a thunderstorm is one of the most important ingredients in producing large hail.
What is often associated with very severe thunderstorms called supercells?
Supercells are often associate with tornadoes.
What kind of storm is normally associated with tornadoes?
Supercells are normally associated with tornadoes.
Do tornadoes form from thunderstorms?
Yes. Tornadoes form from thunderstorms, usually supercells.
What are tornadoes formed on?
Tornadoes are produced by strong, rotating thunderstorms called supercells.
Do all supercell thunderheads cause tornadoes?
No. Only about 10% of supercells produce tornadoes.
What types of thunderstorms will often produce tornadoes?
Most tornadoes are produced by thunderstorms called supercells, though occasionally tornadoes form in squall lines.
Is a supercell possible?
Yes. Thousands of supercells occur every year. Without supercells there would not be strong tornadoes.
Where are tornadoes created?
in a cloud when the temperature is perfect, they form in supercells
Can a supercell cause a tornado warning?
Yes. Most tornadoes are produced by supercells and thus most tornado warnings are prompted by supercells.
