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No. Tornadoes may be obscured by rain or the dark of night. A tornado that forms in a pocket of dry air with little or no dust that can be picked up will likely be invisible until it hits moister air or starts lifting dust or debris.

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No, not all tornadoes are visible. Tornadoes can be obscured by heavy rain, low-hanging clouds, or darkness, making them harder to see. These hidden tornadoes are especially dangerous as they can catch people off guard.

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Are tornadoes visible from space?

No. Tornadoes descend from severe thunderstorms. The view from above is blocked by the parent storm.


Are tornadoes visible?

Yes. Tornadoes are often made visble by condensation in their funnels and by dust and debris. However, some tornadoes may be obsured from view by rain or the dark of night.


Does a tornado need a wall cloud?

Not all tornadoes have a visible wall cloud. A wall cloud is a rotating cloud formation that can sometimes be associated with the development of a tornado, but it is not a requirement for a tornado to form. tornadoes can develop without a visible wall cloud if the conditions are right.


Do tornadoes never touch the ground?

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Tornadoes are giant funnel clouds?

They are often visible as funnel clouds, but these clouds are not necessarily very large.


What clouds appear when tornadoes occur?

Tornadoes typically form within cumulonimbus clouds, which are large and vertically developed clouds associated with thunderstorms. These clouds can have a distinct anvil shape and may exhibit features such as a rotating updraft known as a mesocyclone. However, tornadoes themselves are not visible until they make contact with the ground, at which point they can pick up debris and dust, creating a visible funnel cloud.


Do tornadoes have to touch the ground?

No, tornadoes do not have to touch the ground to be considered a tornado. A tornado is considered to be a rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. However, not all tornadoes reach the ground, and those that do are most likely considered more dangerous.


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One method of detection is Doppler radar, which can detect the signature of a tornado.


What do tornadoes form before touching the ground?

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Do tornadoes only form in North America?

Yes, tornadoes can happen almost anywhere that there are thunderstorms.


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