The Most Powerful Tornado in Recorded History 2023

What commonly believed cause of tornadoes is actually a misconception?

• Colliding air masses from Canada and the Gulf of Mexico

• Lightning storms

• Volcanic activity

• High atmospheric pressure

What atmospheric condition is crucial for the formation of supercells?

• Wind shear in the lowest mile of the atmosphere

• Uniform wind speed

• High humidity

• Low altitude clouds

What feature forms at the base of the updraft in a supercell, indicating tornado potential?

• Wall cloud

• Cirrus cloud

• Stratus cloud

• Cumulus cloud

What does the rear flank downdraft do in the tornado formation process?

• It helps create the hook echo on radar

• It dissipates the mesocyclone

• It warms the air

• It stabilizes the air

What is the role of the Enhanced Fujita Scale?

• To measure tornado width

• To predict tornado paths

• To detect tornadoes from satellites

• To estimate wind speeds based on damage

What was a significant advancement in tornado research technology?

• The invention of the barometer

• Satellite weather imaging

• The development of Doppler on Wheels

• The use of weather balloons

What is the primary purpose of the EF scale in tornado assessment?

• To predict future tornado occurrences

• To measure the speed of tornado winds

• To classify tornadoes by size

• To estimate wind speeds based on damage

Why is it advised against taking shelter under an overpass during a tornado?

• It increases wind speed and debris danger

• It can be too crowded

• It does not cover from rain

• It is usually too far to reach

What is the new protocol for safety during a tornado if caught in a vehicle?

• Cover yourself with a blanket inside the vehicle

• Leave the vehicle and lie flat in a ditch

• Stay in the vehicle and buckle up

• Drive away from the tornado path

What phenomenon can create tornado-like vortices in a fire?

• Heat bursts

• Smoke plumes

• Fire clouds

• Fire whirls