A tornado, also known as a funnel cloud, is a vortex formed by violently rotating wind. It appears like a funnel and advances beneath a storm’s base. The tornado is composed of dust, water and debris. The most violent atmospheric storm is a tornado. Tornados are caused when warm moist air and dry air meet. These air drafts collide to create columns. This can cause a supercell to updraft. This tightens the spin of the air columns and speeds the drafts. This causes a funnel-cloud. The funnel cloud forms at the base of the storm. Hail and rain push the funnel down, causing it to create a tornado. A tornado can cause severe damage once it touches down. The environment is also affected by a tornado. A tornado’s winds can reach 300 mph. Winds that powerful can tear apart homes and lift automobiles from the ground. Winds this strong can also turn debris you wouldn’t normally worry about into deadly and destructive missiles. Tornadoes are also capable of digging trenches that can be up to 3 feet deep. The tornado can kill or destroy animals and their homes. A tornado can also rip your skin or pick you right up if you are caught inside.
Tornadoes have been devastating to families and lives for many years. Tri-state, or the March 18, 1925 tornado was the worst in US history. It travelled over 219 kilometres across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and killed 695. The Daulatpur – Saturia tornado that struck Bangladesh on April 26 1989 killed around 1,300 people. Tornados should not be taken lightly. Tornados are serious business. Many people spend their entire lives researching tornados, whether it’s to better prepare themselves or to find warning signs or the possible path of the tornado. Meteorologists are these people. Meteorologists study tornadoes based on current atmospheric conditions. Using Doppler or NexRad can also be used to identify Supercells among clusters. It is not only the people who are willing to risk their lives in order to keep the people safe now and for future generations, but it also includes the families, individuals, and entire communities who have suffered. There are many ways to prepare, even though it’s impossible to know where a storm will strike.
Start by building an emergency pack and creating a plan for family communication. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio and commercial radio or TV newscasts. Watch for changes in the weather. Look out for signs that could indicate danger. These include a dark sky with a greenish tint, a wall of clouds or an approaching debris cloud. When you see these signs, you need to take action. You should find a room, stairwell, or hallway that is away from the exterior and remain there. Protect your neck and head by staying under a piece of sturdy furniture. Stay in the bug or turtle position. On your hands and knees. Close all your windows, and keep them closed to prevent debris from blowing through.
Preparing for a storm is the first step to recovery. A safe room in or near your home is a good idea. You should have canned food, bottled water and other essentials in the safe room. It takes a lot of effort to recover from a storm, sometimes even a whole country. You will need to ask for help depending on how much damage has been done. You can ask for help from your family, groups who can replant plants and trees, or people willing to volunteer to rebuild homes. The people will come to your aid because even if you’re prepared for a twister, the damage will occur if you get hit.
