Meterology

Lab Activities XI

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b . Thunderstorms unlikely

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6 .a . According to Roger Edwards , in order to know the best way to find a tornado , we need to find out the location , strength and movement of the fronts , drylines , outflows , and other boundaries between air masses which tend to provide lift . Figure out the moisture and temperatures -- both near ground and aloft -- which will help storms form and stay alive in this situation . Find the wind structures

in the atmosphere which can make a thunderstorm rotate as a supercell , then produce tornadoes

6 .b . The first thing to do is know the signs of a tornado , since your action in case of a tornado depends on where you are in the first place Roger Edwards outlines at least nine instances of a person 's location in case of a tornado . In summary

i ) When in a building , go to the lowest level possible and avoid glass or anything that could cause shrapnel wounds from flying debris . This is the safest place possible in case of a tornado

ii ) When in a vehicle (including mobile homes , park in a relatively safe place away from the traffic lanes and exit the vehicle . Immediately seek a building for shelter

iii ) When outdoors , immediately seek shelter or lie flat , face-down on the ground

Sources

Edwards , Roger "The Online Tornado FAQ

Lab Activities XII

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