- Tornado - Wikipedia
The satellite tornado may appear to "orbit" the larger tornado (hence the name), giving the appearance of one, large multi-vortex tornado However, a satellite tornado is a distinct circulation, and is much smaller than the main funnel
- What Causes Tornadoes and How They Form: Tornado . . . - Science Times
What causes tornadoes and how tornadoes form are explained through tornado science, supercell dynamics, and meteorology for accurate prediction and safety
- Tornado | Definition, Formation, Characteristics, Videos, Facts . . .
Tornado, a small-diameter column of violently rotating air developed within a convective cloud and in contact with the ground Tornadoes occur most often in association with thunderstorms during the spring and summer in the mid-latitudes of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
- Severe Weather 101: Tornado Basics
If it is in contact with the ground it is a tornado; otherwise it is a funnel cloud Dust and debris beneath the condensation funnel confirm a tornado's presence Be careful! Tornadoes can form and be in contact with the ground without a fully condensed funnel!
- Tornado facts and information | National Geographic
What exactly is a tornado, one of the deadliest storms on Earth? Learn how tornadoes form, where they happen most often—and how to stay safe
- Live Severe Weather Alerts Warnings | Tornado Path
Real-time tornado watches, severe thunderstorm warnings, and special marine warnings for the United States and Canada Track active and expired severe weather alerts with interactive maps
- Tornado Safety - National Weather Service
Tornado SafetyA tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night and at any time of the year Although tornadoes are most common in the Central
- Tornadoes 101 - Education
Born from a supercell thunderstorm, the EF 5 tornado had wind speeds of over 300 miles per hour It resulted in 36 fatalities, injured nearly 600, and caused about $1 billion in damages While tornadoes cannot be prevented, measures are being taken to protect communities
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