How Tornadoes Form

How Tornadoes Form

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Biology, Geography, Science

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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.

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