Twister

A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm down to the ground. It forms when warm, moist air rises and meets cold, dry air, creating strong updrafts and wind shear. This interaction can cause the air to spin intensely, creating a funnel-shaped vortex. Tornadoes can vary in size and strength, causing damage by knocking over trees, destroying structures, and tossing debris. They are most common in Tornado Alley in the central United States but can occur worldwide under suitable weather conditions. Tornado formation involves complex atmospheric dynamics, but they are generally associated with severe thunderstorms called supercells.