Tornadoes

The Greensburg, Kansas tornado of May 4, 2007 lasted 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Yes, before a tornado, the air may feel eerily calm and still. This is often due to the sinking air and lack of wind in the immediate vicinity of the storm. It's important to take shelter if you notice this sudden tranquil moment, as it may precede the violent tornado winds.

Tornadoes are in Southern and Central Illinois because the moist air from the Gulf of Mexico comes up to Illinois, and the cold air from the northern states can come down there, and the dry air from the Southwest US comes northeast into central Illinois, and the warm air from the east coast moves west into southern Illinois, causing numerous tornadoes not just in Illinois, but in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennesse, Missouri and every state in Tornado Alley.

Texas has the highest number of tornadoes of any state.

The level of damage caused by a tornado, hurricane, or earthquake can vary depending on factors such as intensity, location, and duration. Generally, hurricanes and earthquakes have the potential to cause more widespread and severe damage due to their larger scale and longer-lasting impact. Earthquakes can lead to structural collapse and tsunamis, while hurricanes can bring strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall that contribute to significant damage. However, tornadoes can also be extremely destructive on a more localized level, with intense winds causing damage along a narrow path.

Thunderstorms can be dangerous due to lightning strikes, strong winds, heavy rain leading to flooding, and the potential for tornadoes. While most thunderstorms are not deadly, they can cause significant damage and injuries if proper precautions are not taken. It is essential to pay attention to weather alerts and seek shelter during a thunderstorm to stay safe.

The average lifespan of a tornado is about 10 minutes, but they can range from a few seconds to several hours. Most tornadoes travel a relatively short distance before dissipating.

Before - depending on how much time, gather a few necessities such as a flashlight, a bit of food, etc.

During - go in the lowest part of your house, preferably a basement. If your house does not contain a basement, go into a windowless closet or bathroom. If you are in the closet, get the in corner, if you are in the bathroom, get in the bath tub (the plumbing in the walls makes in sustainable against high winds).

After - check to make sure there are no broken wires that may spark and catch fire, or any other hazards that are occurring/may occur. If any damage is done to your house, call the fire company immediately.

A number of things. Outflow from the parent storm or a nearby storm can give a tornado a "push" in a new direction. Larger scale wind currents can change the direction of the parent storm itself

A sideways tornado is called a landspout. Unlike traditional tornadoes, landspouts form from the ground up and do not require a rotating thunderstorm to develop. They are typically weaker than traditional tornadoes but can still pose a risk to property and life.

Tornadoes are associated with cumulonimbus clouds, specifically the type known as supercell thunderstorms. These clouds have a characteristic anvil shape and are capable of producing severe weather, including tornadoes, due to their strong updrafts and rotating updraft called a mesocyclone.

A tornado forms when warm, moist air meets cold, dry air, creating unstable atmospheric conditions. This can lead to the formation of a rotating column of air, which extends from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground. The spinning motion causes the tornado to touch down and move across the landscape with destructive force.

nothing at all They can produce very stormy weather such as rain,and tornado's.

Yes, Oregon does experience tornadoes, but they are relatively rare compared to states in the central United States. Tornadoes in Oregon are typically weaker and less frequent due to the state's cooler and more stable climate.

There is no tornado that can definitively be said to be the weakest. The lowest rating a tornado can get is EF0. When you get into the lower ranges of EF0 it becomes debatable as to whether an event should even be considered a tornado.

usually you should go to your basement but if you dont have a basement then go into the garoge and put something over you like a matriss or something layerd like that that you can hold on too but if you dont have a garoge then go to the bathroom and sit in the tub will a matriss on you because the bathtupp is the only thing in the house that is locked into the ground but if you dont have a bathroom i dont know what els you could do but thanks for reading bye =P

You should not even need to go outside during a tornado. Let's say you forgot something outside and a tornado is there. Should you go out? NO! Because it is very scary to go outside during a tornado. But you should gather your family together, and then go in a basement or closet. Try to keep safe.

Nothing in particular "attracts" tornadoes in a literal sense. However, they are most likely to form under a certain set of weather conditions. In most basic terms, when thunderstorms encounter wind shear, or differences in speed and direction with altitude, they can start rotating and, in turn, produce tornadoes. Thunderstorms normally develop when warm, moist air exists beneath layer of cold air. The strongest storms, those most likely to produce tornadoes, most often form along fronts, when air masses with different properties collide.

Radar is the primary instrument used to track tornadoes. Doppler radar can detect the rotation and movement of storms, allowing forecasters to issue warnings. Other tools such as weather satellites and storm spotters on the ground also play a role in tracking tornadoes.

Tornadoes can form quickly within a thunderstorm and pose a significant threat to life and property due to their strong winds and destructive potential. Being aware of tornado warnings and taking precautions can help you stay safe in case a tornado does develop during a thunderstorm.

Compared with other types of storm tornadoes are actually rather small. In meteorological terms something less than 2 kilometers or 1.2 miles wide (which most tornadoes are) is considered micro scale. But in general, it would be difficult to fit such intense winds as are found in a tornado into something less than a few dozen yards wide, especially since they form from a larger circulation called a mesocyclone. As it turns out, very small tornadoes are usually (though not always) short lived and weak.

Very large tornadoes have often have gone through a process called vortex breakdown which occurs when a downdraft travels down the center of the tornado, forcing the vortex as a whole to expand. Such tornadoes often have smaller subvorticies (almost like smaller tornadoes) hidden within the main funnel.

While tornadoes are powerful and destructive natural phenomena, there is no guaranteed way to stop them once they have formed. However, the implementation of advanced warning systems, improved building codes, and early evacuation protocols can help minimize the impact of tornadoes on human lives and property.

Air density and pressure increase nearer the surface