Tornado
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002827
A violently rotating column of air, usually pendant to a cumulonimbus, with circulation reaching the ground. It nearly always starts as a funnel cloud and may be accompanied by a loud roaring noise. On a local scale, it is the most destructive of all atmospheric phenomena.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-002827 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
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