Severe Weather

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What type of cloud does a tornado begin as?

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A tornado begins as a funnel cloud that pokes through the bottom of a cumulonimbus cloud.

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What is the sound created by the sudden expansion and contraction of air due to lightning?

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The sound is called thunder.

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What generates winds in the atmosphere?

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Winds are generated when air flows from a high pressure area into a low pressure area.

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Can hurricanes produce tornadoes?

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True, hurricanes can produce tornadoes.

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What are the largest and most powerful storms on the planet?

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Hurricanes are the largest and most powerful storms on the planet.

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What is a funnel cloud?

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A funnel cloud is a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a cumulonimbus cloud and can develop into a tornado.

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What is a cumulonimbus cloud?

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A cumulonimbus cloud is a type of cloud that is associated with thunderstorms and severe weather, characterized by its towering height and anvil-shaped top.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, while a hurricane is a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation pattern.

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What causes thunder?

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Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air heated by lightning.

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What is a low pressure area?

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A low pressure area is a region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often leading to stormy weather.