Tornadoes are atmospheric whirlpools characterized by a spiral, funnel-
shaped wind, which revolves around a centre of low atmospheric pressure; are produced by a single storm. Normally, its formation occurs in the late afternoon, because during this period the atmosphere is more unstable, contains an average of 100 meters in length, and, unlike hurricanes, its duration is a few minutes. Tornadoes are typically continental phenomena, formed through the arrival of cold fronts in regions where the air is warmer and more unstable, favouring the triggering of a storm, which, in turn, drives the formation of this type of cyclone.
How does a tsunami occur?
Tsunamis have wavelengths ranging from 100 km to 500 km, while ordinary waves reach a few hundred meters. Another important characteristic of tsunamis is their high speed in the open sea. In these areas, waves travel at up to 890 km/h. As they approach the coast, that is, advance over shallower areas, the tsunamis lose speed and gain altitude, reaching from 30 m to 40 m. There are, however, records of waves that reached 50 meters in height. This phenomenon has a very high power of destruction, since the waves break violently when they reach the coast, and its waters can still advance hundreds of kilometres over the affected areas. Tsunamis can occur in several ways, including: methiorites, earthquakes, volcanism and landslides