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A violent whirlwind in which the wind moves upward in a funnel is called?

Such a violent whirlwind is called a tornado.


What is a whirling wind accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud?

A tornado is a whirling wind accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud. Tornadoes can cause significant damage and are capable of overturning vehicles and destroying buildings in their path. It is important to take shelter and stay informed during tornado warnings.


What is the tornado air pressure?

The air pressure in a tornado is lower than that of its surrounding but the pressure difference varies with the strength of the tornado. The greater the pressure difference, the stronger the tornado. The greatest pressure drop recorded from a tornado was 100 millibars or about 10%.


When did the first tornado form?

It is impossible to know when the first actual tornado occurred as they have been around longer than there have been people to record them. However, the first documented case of a tornado was near Kilbeggan, Ireland in 1054.


What is the differce between a whirlwind and a cyclone?

The whirlwind is a small meteorological phenomenon (i.e., tornado or dust devil)-rapidly developed-compared to that of a cyclone. A cyclone is a meteorological phenomenon, which horizontal length ranges from the dozens to hundred miles. Usually meteorological systems developed in southwestern Pacific Ocean or Indian Ocean are cataloged as cyclones. As for which system is more destructive, it is debatable (e.g., a cyclone's path can be predicted with acceptable accuracy while a whirlwind cannot).

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What is the synonym of tornado?

whirlwind


Is a tornado the same as a whirlwind?

A tornado is a type of whirlwind characterized by a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. A whirlwind is a rotating column of air but can vary in size and strength, while a tornado is a specific and more powerful type of whirlwind.


Another name for a tornado is?

Whirlwind?


Is a whirlwind a mild tornado?

No. A tornado is a very intense kind of whirlwind but most whirlwinds are not tornadoes. By definition a tornado is associated with a thunderstorm and connects to both the ground and the cloud base.


What is an extremely violent and destructive whirlwind?

A tornado


What is a whirlwind that can be extremely destructive and violent?

A tornado.


What is 'whirlwind' in Japanese?

That's wrong 'Tatsumaki.' means tornado "senpuu" means whirlwind =]


What vocabulary word describes a tornado?

The vocabulary word that describes a tornado is "whirlwind" or "twister."


What is a synonym for waterspout?

A synonym for waterspout would be tornado.


Why is a whirlwind in a tornado fast?

The atmospheric pressure inside a tornado is very low compared to its surroundings, and that pressure drop takes place over a short distance. When there is a pressure difference between two areas it creates winds. The greater the change over a given distance, the grater the wind speed.


A violent whirlwind in which the wind moves upward in a funnel is called?

Such a violent whirlwind is called a tornado.


Whirlwind is to breeze as downpour is to what analogies?

Deluge. Tornado. Rice grains. Flood.