Tornado Formation Explained
Tornadoes arise from a vertical rotation of air, transitioning from horizontal to vertical due to powerful updrafts within thunderstorms, particularly supercells. These updrafts can bend spinning air into a mesocyclone, which is crucial for tornado development. While mesocyclones often lead to severe weather conditions, including large hail and strong winds, they are distinct from tornadoes, which are defined as violently rotating columns of air in contact with the ground.In this clip
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