Tornado Simulation (IMAGE)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tornado Simulation

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When a tornado is fully formed, the simulation reveals several structures that make up the tornado, including the streamwise vorticity current (SVC), thought to be a main driver of the tornadic activity (seen in yellow).

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UW-Madison

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