Twister (Tornado)
A twister, commonly known as a tornado, is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes form under specific conditions, typically during severe thunderstorms when warm, moist air meets cool, dry air. This combination can create strong wind currents that begin to rotate, leading to the development of a tornado.
Tornadoes can vary in size, shape, and intensity, with the strongest ones classified as EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. They can cause significant damage to buildings, uproot trees, and toss vehicles. Tornadoes are most common in the United States, particularly in an area known as "Tornado Alley."