The force that drives the winds of a a tornado is a pressure gradient; the pressure inside a tornado is lower than it is outside. Most of the damage caused is created by the wind acting on structures. Some damage is also cased by the impact of debris carried by the wind.
A tornado is often described as a "force of nature" but in physics it is not a distinct force. Several forces are in operation in and around a tornado.
Usually scientists do not use any tool to determine how strong a tornado is. Usually the strength of a tornado is determined based on the severity of damage it causes. Occasionally wind speed measurements are obtained using Doppler radar, but such measurements are rare.
When two tornadoes merge, they can create a larger and more destructive tornado. The combined forces of the two tornadoes can result in increased wind speeds and damage along a wider path. This phenomenon is known as a tornado outbreak.
The winds in a tornado are driven by a pressure gradient, more specifically, by the intense low pressure inside the tornado. The destructive potential comes from the sheer momentum of the tornado's extremely fast winds. Tornadoes are produced by thunderstorms, which are dependent on the buoyancy of warm air.
No, a skyscraper cannot stop a tornado. Tornadoes are extremely powerful natural forces that can cause significant damage to structures, including skyscrapers. However, a well-designed and sturdy skyscraper may be able to withstand some of the impacts of a tornado.
A tornado is often described as a "force of nature" but in physics it is not a distinct force. Several forces are in operation in and around a tornado.
Mechanical.
the tornado kind
A tornado is a kind of vortex so yes, in some ways.
A tornado is itself a kind of vortex, and can have smaller vortices inside of it.
A tornado emergency is a special kind of tornado warning that is issued when a large tornado is threatening a populated area. A tornado emergency indicates a more dangerous situation than an ordinary tornado warning.
The first documented use of the word "tornado" was in 1556.
waterspouts
A tornado is a violent microscale circulation with a low pressure center and forms from a thunderstorm.
Usually scientists do not use any tool to determine how strong a tornado is. Usually the strength of a tornado is determined based on the severity of damage it causes. Occasionally wind speed measurements are obtained using Doppler radar, but such measurements are rare.
Even the largest tornadoes are not large enough to damage a city. There is no specific kind of tornado that would cover a large portion of a city, though one term used is "wedge." A wedge tornado is a tornado that appears wider than it is tall.
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