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Satellites allow us to track hurricanes at sea and study previously unseen features. Doppler radar allows us to directly track winds and precipitation in hurricanes, tornadoes, and potentially tornadic storms.

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Who studies hurricanes and tornadoes?

Meteorologists study hurricanes and tornadoes. They use data from satellites, radars, and weather stations to monitor and track these weather phenomena. Their research helps improve our understanding of these severe storms and how they form.


Why are tornadoes and hurricanes studied by meteorologists?

By studying tornadoes and hurricanes we can gain a better understanding of them and improve out ability to predict them. This allows for better warnings for people that need them, which can save lives. There is also the matter of simple human curiosity of how the universe works.


Who studies tornadoes today?

Tornadoes are studied by meteorologist, some of whom are storm chasers.


What are two events which oceanographers have studied?

Hurricanes and tsunamis, among others.


What type of scientist studies natural hazards such as volcanoes and tornadoes?

It depends on the type of hazard. Volcanoes are studied by volcanologists, who are a variety of geologist, while tornadoes are studied by meteorologists (weather scientists). Most natural hazards are of a meterological or geological nature, and so will be studied by meteorolgists or geologists.


What are three ways tornadoes are studied?

Tornadoes can be studied:Retrospectively from the damage they leave behind and patterns in that damage.Directly, by scanning them with Doppler radar and trying to place probes in their paths.Virtually, byt creating computer models of tornadoes.


What do you call a scientist who studies tornadoes?

Since tornadoes are a form of weather, they are studied by weather scientists. A weather scientist is a meteorologist.


What is the name of the person that learns about tornadoes?

Since tornadoes are a form of weather they would be studied mostly by meteorologists. Some of these may be storm chasers, who conduct research in the field with tornadoes as they occur, though most storm chasers are not scientists.


How long have hurricanes been studied?

Hurricanes have been studied for several centuries. Formal scientific research into hurricanes began in the late 19th century, but indigenous cultures in hurricane-prone regions have had localized knowledge and observations of these storms for much longer. Modern hurricane research has significantly advanced our understanding of the dynamics and behavior of these powerful weather systems.


A scientist who has studied meteorology and oceanography would be best suited to research what?

The relationship between formation of tornadoes and altitude.


What is aviation technology?

Aviation technology is the science of flight. These technology has led to the development of new flights like the airbus. Aviation technology is studied in schools as a course.


How is the vertebrate circulatorium an example of technology that benefits people?

It is technology that allows the circulatory systems of different species to be studied and compared.