Did you know that this mesocyclone can then produce a concentrated, rotating column of air that extends down from the cloud base to the ground, forming a tornado?

 Did you know that Tornadoes are a type of violent storm characterized by strong rotating winds

that can cause widespread damage and destruction?

Did you know that scientists still don't know the exact process of how tornadoes are formed but have a better understanding of the basic mechanics involved?

Did you know that through research scientist believe these are steps that can lead to the formation of a tornado:

1. Warm, moist air rises: Tornadoes often form in areas where there is a sharp contrast between cold and warm air masses. As warm, moist air rises from the ground, it begins to cool and condense, forming a cumulus cloud.

2. Did you know how the formation of a thunderstorm begins?

3. Did you know that if the conditions are right, the

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   cumulus cloud can continue to grow and develop into a thunderstorm?

5. Did you know that as a thunderstorm grows, it draws in more warm, moist air from the surrounding environment, which feeds the storm and makes it stronger?

6. Did you know that as the Rotation begins: the thunderstorm develops, winds at different altitudes and they begin to blow in different directions, causing the storm to rotate?

7. Did you know that this rotation will be enhanced by the presence of strong updrafts and downdrafts within the storm?

8. Did you know that when Tornado forms: they create a rotation within the thunderstorm becomes strong enough, it can form a mesocyclone?

9. Did you know that a mesocyclone is a large, rotating updraft within the storm?

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    Did you know that this mesocyclone can then produce a concentrated, rotating column of air that extends down from the cloud base to the ground, forming a tornado?

Did you know that it's important to note that not all thunderstorms produce tornadoes, and even in areas with favorable conditions, tornado formation is still relatively rare?

Did you know that understanding the basic mechanics of tornado formation can help meteorologists predict and track severe storms more accurately, which can help keep people safe?

Now if you didn't know, now you know...                                         

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