tornado genesis

Tornado genesis refers to the process that creates tornadoes. It typically occurs during severe thunderstorms when warm, moist air near the ground rises and meets cooler, dry air above. This interaction can create a rotating column of air called a mesocyclone. If conditions are right, this rotating air can tighten and descend, forming a tornado. Key factors include wind shear, which changes wind speed and direction with height, and moisture levels in the atmosphere. When these elements align, a tornado can develop, often causing significant damage as it touches down.