Tornadoes & Vortices

Learn how do gustnadoes form along thunderstorm outflow boundaries through horizontal wind shear and vertical rotation. Compare them to true tornadoes.

How do waterspouts form over the ocean? Learn about atmospheric physics and the differences between fair-weather and tornadic types in this guide. Discover

Understand how supercell tornado formation occurs through vertical wind shear, rotating mesocyclones, and the rear-flank downdraft in this expert guide.