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A tornado is basically just a vortex of wind
Emie Howe
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Is there such thing as a '' space tornado''?
No. By definition a tornado is made of air and there is no air in space.
What is the characteristic cloud of a tornado?
Tornadoes are often made visible by a funnel cloud, which forms as a result of the pressure drop inside the tornado.
What made the tornado funnel appear pink to?
A tornado may appear pink if it is lit up by the setting or rising sun. Note that you are far more likely to see a tornado at sunset than at sunrise.
Is the haboob tornado a tornado?
No, a haboob is not a tornado.
What are tornadoes made of fire called?
Tornado-like whirlwinds made of fire are called firewhirls. Meteorologists do not consider them to be true tornadoes.
What is a tornado made of air?
A tornado made of air is a tornado. Part of the definition of a tornado is "a violently rotating column of air."
Is it possible for a tornado to be made out of water?
A tornado cannot actually be made of water. A tornado can occur on water and suck water into it, but it will still be mostly made of air.
Is there such thing as a '' space tornado''?
No. By definition a tornado is made of air and there is no air in space.
What relationship exists between a tornado and wind?
A tornado is a vortex made of wind.
Is a tornado a form of matter?
A tornado is made of matter, mostly air, but it is not a special form of matter.
Is a tornado a cloud?
No. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. A tornado is often, but not always made visible by a funnel cloud. But the tornado is not the cloud itself.
Is an outdoor elevator safe in a tornado?
No. It is not safe to be outdoors in a tornado, and outdoor elevators are often made largely of glass, which is dangerous to be near during a tornado.
When is an announcement made that a tornado is possible?
If a thunderstorm is capable of producing a tornado in the immediate future or if a tornado has been detected then a tornado warning is issued. If general conditions are favorable for tornadoes but there is not necessarily an immediate threat, then a tornado watch is issued.
What warning is made when a tornado is possible?
If a thunderstorm is capable of producing a tornado in the immediate future or if a tornado has been detected then a tornado warning is issued. If general conditions are favorable for tornadoes but there is not necessarily an immediate threat, then a tornado watch is issued.
Is a tornado made of air?
Yes. A tornado is a violent vortex of air. It is made visible by water vapor condensing and dust being lifted by the wind.
What is in a tornado?
A tornado is made up of violently rotating air. It often contains moisture that has condensed as well as dust and sometimes debris that the tornado has picked up.
Is a tornado a landform?
No, a tornado is a kind of violent windstorm.
