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The lightning can light up the tornado, but nothing else really happens. This is a rather common occurrence as tornadoes form from thunderstorms.

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What happen if a lightning and tornado and earthquake happen in the same time?

Lightning frequently accompanies tornadoes anyway. On the unlikely even that a tornado occurred during an earthquake, there would probably be more damage than either of the two could do on their own.


Is it possible to make a lightning tornado?

No. While tornadoes and lightning often occur at the same time a tornado cannot be made of lighting, nor are the two directly related. A tornado is a vortex of air; lighting is an electrical discharge.


Can more than one tornado happen at the same time in a different place?

Yes, this occurs sometimes during tornado outbreaks.


Is it possible to make a tornado?

No. While tornadoes and lightning often occur at the same time a tornado cannot be made of lighting, nor are the two directly related. A tornado is a vortex of air; lighting is an electrical discharge.


Why doesn't thunder and lighting happen at the same time?

Actually, thunder and lightning DO happen at the same time, but unless you are within the immediate proximity of the lightning strike, the observer usually sees the flash before hearing the thunder because light travels much faster (~11,000,000 mph) than sound (~750 mph).


What is the average time for a tornado to happen?

The average tornado lasts for 5 to 10 minutes.


What is twin lightning?

It is when to lightning thingys are the same and hit the ground at the same time.


What time of year does a tornado usually happen?

Tornadoes usually happen in the months; April, May, and June.


What is a group of tornadoes?

A group of tornadoes produced by the same storm system withing a day or so is called a tornado outbreak. A series of tornadoes produced in succession by the same supercell is called a tornado family.


When is tornado season in tornado alley?

It is generally considered to run from April through June, but tornadoes can happen at any time of year.


Why does a tornado only happen in the evening?

A tornado can happen at any time of day. Tornadoes occur most frequently in the late afternoon and early evening because that time of day is usually the hottest. Warmer air can cause thunderstorms to intensify, making them more likely to produce a tornado.


Is thunder the same as lightning?

Thunder and lightning occur roughly at the same time during a thunderstorm, but they are different things. Typically you see the lightning first and then you hear the thunder.