Tornadoes

1. They help maintain the balance of Earth's atmosphere by releasing accumulated heat and energy.
2. Tornadoes can also help disperse pollutants and debris, cleaning the air and land.
3. In some cases, tornadoes can bring fertile soil from one area to another, aiding in the growth of vegetation.

Tornadoes form from powerful thunderstorms called supercells, which have rotating updrafts. When the right atmospheric conditions are present, the rotating updraft can tilt vertically, forming a tornado. The interaction of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico with cold, dry air from Canada in the central United States creates the ideal conditions for tornadoes to develop.

There is no such thing as an F12 tornado. Fujita, the person who created the rating scale, put wind speed estimates for ratings up to F12 for purely mathematical reasons. He did not believe that such a tornado was possible. If such a tornado were to occur, the supersonic winds would cause utter devastation that would resemble the effects of the shockwave of an atomic bomb.

Seeking shelter in a low-lying area like a ditch or basement is safer during a tornado compared to being on a hill. Hills can be more exposed to strong winds, debris, and funnel clouds during a tornado, increasing the risk of injury or damage. It is important to follow proper tornado safety guidelines and avoid seeking shelter on a hill during a tornado.

Tornadoes do not directly cause weathering, erosion, or deposition. However, tornadoes can indirectly contribute to these processes by moving and depositing sediment and debris. The strong winds and flying debris associated with tornadoes can impact geological features and accelerate the process of erosion in affected areas.

One indicator that a thunderstorm may produce a tornado is the presence of a rotating wall cloud. This is a large, lowering cloud that exhibits rotation at the base of a thunderstorm. When combined with other factors such as strong winds and changing weather conditions, it may increase the likelihood of tornado formation.

The inflow tail of a tornado is a cloud feature that appears to extend from the main body of the storm toward the ground. It is formed by low-level winds converging toward the tornado's circulation, creating a visible band of spinning clouds. This feature is often associated with strong tornadoes and indicates a well-developed circulation.

Tornadoes caused 44 deaths in the U.S. in 2010 and an unknown number worldwide.

The biggest threat tornadoes pose to people is the potential for injury or death due to flying debris, collapsing buildings, and powerful winds. Tornadoes can cause widespread destruction in a short amount of time, making it vital for individuals to seek shelter immediately when a tornado warning is issued.

Tornadoes most commonly occur in the Central United States, particularly in an area known as Tornado Alley. This region includes parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The flat terrain and clash of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico with cool, dry air from the Rocky Mountains create ideal conditions for tornado formation.

It is estimated that thousands of people were left homeless after the Tri-State Tornado in 1925. The exact number is difficult to determine due to the scale of destruction and lack of accurate record-keeping at that time.

Tornadoes are less common in rainforests due to their stable atmosphere and lack of temperature variations, which are key ingredients for tornado formation. While it's not impossible, the conditions in rainforests make tornadoes rare compared to other regions with more conducive weather patterns.

In Mississippi, the month of April typically has the highest number of tornadoes. This is due to the combination of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico colliding with cooler, drier air from the north, creating conditions favorable for tornado formation.

Tornado Alley is a region in the central United States that is particularly prone to tornadoes. It includes parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. This area experiences a high frequency of tornadoes due to the clash of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and cool, dry air from the Rocky Mountains.

That record is held by the dates running from Friday, April 22 to Thursday, April 28, 2011 during which there were 392 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. More than half of these occurred on April 27.

Dallas is at least 250 miles inland. By the time a hurrricane reaches Dallas it usually becomes a tropical storm (lots of wind & rain). Its not impossible (though quite improbable) that a hurricane could sustain enough strength to be classified as such when it reaches Dallas, such a storm would be extremely rare.

In Canada tornadoes are most likely to occur in Saskatchewan,MANITOBA and Ontario.So it does,but these are just Canadian places.No need to worry because they don't happen often...if they do they last around a couple of minutes(or a little longer)and they usually happen around may-august

Hurricanes produce large waves, heavy rain, and extensive flooding, all of which can cause severe erosion, especially along coasts.

Tornadoes, especially strong ones can lift large amounts of soil into the air and pull vegetation from the ground, leaving the soil vulnerable to further erosion.

During a tornado, go to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows, doors, and outside walls. Do not stay in a mobile home or seek shelter under a bridge or overpass.

Fist you need air that is warm and moist. Air like this is often unstable, which allows it to produce thunderstorms. Then you need something to trigger these storms. Usually it is a mass of cooler or direr air colliding with the original air mass, though sometimes the storms may be triggered by a hurricane or other storms system moving in. You also need wind shear. This is ultimately what gives the storms the rotation they need to produce tornadoes.

Yes, tornadoes and hail can occur together during severe thunderstorms. The strong updrafts and turbulent conditions within a thunderstorm can create hail, while the rotating updraft required for a tornado can also contribute to hail formation.

Most likely it is part of an assessment of the actual risk involved. The hatched area refers to significant severe weather, meaning wind gusts to hurricane force and tornadoes of EF2 or higher intensity. It is these events which pose the greatest risk to life and property.

No tornado hit Joplin, Missouri in 2012. However, Joplin was devastated by an EF5 tornado on May 22, 2011. That tornado directly killed 158 people, the deadliest to hit the U.S. since 1947. Three or four other people died due to indirect effects.

Tornado Activity is monitored by the National Weather Service.

Yes, tornadoes have occurred on all continents except Antarctica and have occurred in virtually all climates except for some regions of polar climate or extreme desert.

Countries other than the U.S. with high tornado activity include Canada, Australia, Argentina, Bangladesh, and South Africa.