How Does A Tornado Form?
Do you know how a tornado forms? If not find out here!
Tornado Time!
After a very strong thunderstorm called a super cell two very strong winds come from the opposite directions, and they form a horizontal spinning motion. After that something called a updraft occurs and turns the sideways spinning motion into a upwards spinning direction . And when both of those winds reach the ground it is a tornado. Then when the tornado starts the destruction Begins. And that is how a tornado forms.
The Forming!
This is what a tornado looks like when it's forming. When a tornado is forming The clouds all go to one place. Than after that's happened an updraft occurs and than the there's a vertical spinning motion. After that the tornado is almost ready to occur. Now you should really be thinking about getting to safe place so the tornado does not hurt you.
Time to Attack!
This what a tornado looks like when it's in action. When a tornado is in action it will destroy and damage everything in it's way. It will on go in one direction but it goes so fast it will be able to destroy anything. If your not in a shelter you can get seriously hurt and injured. But you should try your best to be safe.
The Aftermath!
After a tornado lots of things are destroyed and damaged. In this picture everything seems to be destroyed. This is because a tornado is very destructive. It is a very long process recovering from a tornado. It takes lots of time and money to recover. But not all towns and cities have the money to recover from a tornado.
Destruction
After a tornado occurs lots of things have been destroyed. Ecosystems, homes, buildings, and habitats all get destroyed after a tornado. It take lots of money and resources for a town or city to recover after a tornado. some tornadoes can cause minimal damage with nothing destroyed, but some tornadoes can destroy cities and towns. Also while a tornado happens you want to be very safe. You need to find protection so you don't get hurt. Places like a basement or attic is ideal for a tornado. Some tornadoes can even cause people to get hurt or sometimes they can be fatal. This is the damage or injuries a tornado can do.
Glossary
Updraft=The upward movement of air
Super cell= Very strong Thunderstorm
Ecosystem= A group of living things in one area
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