What type of cloud does a tornado begin as?
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A tornado begins as a funnel cloud that pokes through the bottom of a cumulonimbus cloud.
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What is the sound created by the sudden expansion and contraction of air due to lightning?
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The sound is called thunder.
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What generates winds in the atmosphere?
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Winds are generated when air flows from a high pressure area into a low pressure area.
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Can hurricanes produce tornadoes?
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True, hurricanes can produce tornadoes.
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What are the largest and most powerful storms on the planet?
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Hurricanes are the largest and most powerful storms on the planet.
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What is a funnel cloud?
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A funnel cloud is a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a cumulonimbus cloud and can develop into a tornado.
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What is a cumulonimbus cloud?
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A cumulonimbus cloud is a type of cloud that is associated with thunderstorms and severe weather, characterized by its towering height and anvil-shaped top.
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