How Tornadoes Form

The video explains the formation of tornadoes, focusing on supercell and non-supercell types. It details the step-by-step process of tornado formation, starting with the heating of the land surface by the sun, leading to air rising and mixing with cooler air. Wind shears play a crucial role in setting off the spinning winds, which grow in size and power, eventually forming a vortex. The tornado becomes fully formed when it touches down, moving in the direction of the storm winds and causing destruction along its path.

What are supercell tornadoes and how do they differ from non-supercell tornadoes?

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Describe the process of how tornadoes form starting from the heating of the land surface.

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What role do wind shears play in the formation of tornadoes?

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Explain the significance of the updraft in the development of a tornado.

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What happens during the touchdown of a tornado?

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