How Do Tornadoes Form? | The Science of Extreme Weather
How do tornadoes form? What makes some tornadoes more devastating than others? What is the best way to stay safe during a tornado? Luckily, scientists are on the case. In this video, Eric Snodgrass talks about "tornadogenesis"—the science of how tornadoes form. He discusses how meteorologists chase storms that cause tornadoes, and shares scientific data that lead to breakthroughs in the understanding of these untamable monsters of weather. This video is episode 14 from the series "The Science of Extreme Weather", Presented by Eric Snodgrass Learn more about the science of extreme weather at www.wondrium.com/youtube 00:00 Is a Tornado Simply Air Masses Pushing Against Each Other? 01:45 What Is a Wall Cloud? 04:00 Get an Up-Close View of What It's Like to Go Storm Chasing 07:00 Why Are Only About 30% of All Supercells Able to Produce Tornadoes? 07:30 See How One Supercell Produced Multiple Tornadoes in Illinois 11:00 What Happens During a Vortex Breakdown? 13:30 What is a Telltale Sign that a Tornado is Near the End of Its Life? 14:45 What is the Most Famous Tornado Family Event That Ever Occured? 16:30 How Do Tornadoes Form in Fire? 17:10 The Pioneer of Tornado Research 19:00 What is the Fujita Scale? 20:50 Enhanced Fujita Scale 21:50 Most Powerful Tornado in Recorded History 23:20 The First 5-Ranked Tornado on the New Scale 23:40 Increasing the Tornado Warning Time 24:00 Why We May Not Want to Extend the Warning Time 24:20 The Researcher Who Inspired the Movie Twister 25:00 Tornado Research Takes a Giant Leap Forward With Doppler on Wheels 26:05 Precautions for Storm Chasing 27:00 Why You Shouldn't Take Shelter Under an Overpass 28:08 Best Place to Seek Shelter If Caught in a Tornado ------------------------------------------- The Great Courses is the global leader in lifelong learning and our video-on-demand service The Great Courses Plus gives you unlimited, uninterrupted access to a world of learning anytime and anywhere you want it. With courses on thousands of topics, you are sure to find something that will ignite your curiosity and invigorate your passion for learning. Enjoy a curated sampling of our full catalog of content by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We add new history, science, and math videos every week. ------------------------------------------- Read articles from the smartest experts in their fields: www.Thegreatcoursesdaily.com Find us on all our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #tornadoes #meteorology #twisters
