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What kind of storm has a very strong wind that moves in a funnel?

A violent windstorm that often takes the shape of a funnel is called a tornado.


Is a tornado a big cloud?

No, a tornado is a violent, rotating wind storm. The funnel cloud formed by a tornado is usually small compared with other clouds.


What is a destructive rotating storm in a shape of inverted funnel?

It is a tornado BUT it is funnel shaped NOT an "inverted funnel" The other rotating destructive wind phenomena is not part of a storm (they usually happen on clear, hot days) and is called a whirlwind.


Which type of storm has a funnel cloud?

A funnel cloud is associated with a tornado, which is a type of severe storm characterized by a rotating column of air. Tornadoes can develop within severe thunderstorms, typically in the presence of strong wind shear and atmospheric instability.


Is a strong storm that has a wind tunnel a tornado?

No. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air the is in contact with both the ground and the cloud base. Violent winds alone do not make a tornado. A wind tunnel effect simply occurs when buildings or terrain funnel the wind to increase its speed.


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

Such a violent whirlwind is called a tornado.


What would you call a violent storm of wind and rain the began off the coast of Papua New Guinea?

the answer is ... Cyclone


What is the meaning of squall?

sudden strong wind often with rain sleet or snowA Squall is a sudden, violent gust of wind or; any kind of sudden commotion. Or it is the main character from the best FF game ever.


What is a non-example of a tornado?

Non-examples of a tornado: - hurricane - dust devil - wind storm - blizzard


A voilent storm with swirling funnel shaped winds?

A violent storm with swirling funnel-shaped winds is known as a tornado. Tornadoes form from severe thunderstorms and are characterized by their rapidly rotating columns of air that extend from the base of a cloud to the ground. They can cause significant destruction due to their high wind speeds, which can exceed 300 miles per hour in the strongest cases. Tornadoes are often accompanied by heavy rain, hail, and lightning, making them particularly dangerous weather phenomena.


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.


Are hurricanes stronger twisters?

A hurricane is a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean. A "twister" is a tornado, a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system. So, they are not particularly defined vis-a-vis each other. Their relative strengths would depend on each individual case.