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When a funnel cloud touches the ground it become a?

When a funnel cloud touches the ground it becomes a tornado.


When the tip of the funnel cloud touches the ground it becomes a?

tornado clouds


What do you call a tornado that does not touch the ground?

A tornado that does not touch the ground is a funnel cloud.


Is a funnel cloud a tornado?

Not technically. It is the beginning of a tornado, but they are categorized differently. It is not considered a tornado until it reaches the ground with damaging winds.


What is the relationship between a funnel cloud and a tornado?

A funnel cloud is a developing tornado that has not reached the ground.


How is a tornado different from a funnel cloud?

A funnel cloud is like a tornado only it does not reach the ground.


What is a name for a funnel cloud touching the ground?

A funnel cloud that touches the ground is commonly known as a tornado.


What is the synomym of funnel cloud?

A funnel cloud may be called a condensation funnel or simply a funnel.


What is synonym for funnel cloud?

A synonym for funnel cloud is condensation funnel. Tornado may also be considered a synonym, though this is a bit loose as not all funnel clouds become tornadoes, and some tornadoes do not have a visible funnel.


Is a tornado a funnel cloud?

In a sense, yes. But the term funnel cloud usually means a "tornado" that has not touched down.


A funnel cloud touching the ground?

A funnel cloud that touches the ground is a tornado.


When a tornado has not touched the ground yet what is it called?

When a tornado has not touched the ground yet, it is called a funnel cloud. A funnel cloud is a rotating cone-shaped cloud descending from the base of a thunderstorm but not reaching the ground. Once it touches the ground, it is classified as a tornado.