Module 17
Tornado

The vortex only persists as long as it is fed by the airflow from the tubes!

The air circulation in this vortex illustrates, on a small scale, what happens in atmospheric whirlwinds, tornadoes, waterspouts, or dust devils.

Tornadoes form during violent storms when warm, rising air currents begin to rotate, creating winds that can reach speeds over 350 km/h.

Did you know...
Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclonic depressions are also vortex-shaped structures.