Storms

A severe storm that develops over tropical oceans

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm

A violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cloud.

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Thunderstorm

A heavy storm that is accompanied by rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds.

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Thunderstorm

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm

Begins when warm moist air over the oceans rises rapidly, condenses forming clouds. This releases latent heat which increases the force of rising air.

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm

Develops in 3 stages in which warm moist air rises forming tall cumulonimbus clouds and updrafts, while heavy rain produces downdrafts.

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm

Forms when a thunderstorm meets high-altitude horizontal winds, causing rising air to rotate.

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm

500 miles in diameter and can travel thousands of miles

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm