'Mesoscale convective complex' presentation slideshows

Chapter 11

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Lecture 19

Lecture 19. Chapter 11 Thunderstorms and Tornadoes. Thunder Storms. Cluster of clouds producing heavy rain, lightning, thunder, hail or tornados enormous energy Moist air, strong convection Vary in length, precipitation and windiness. Thunderstorm Requirements. Warm moist air

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Lecture 19

Lecture 19. Chapter 11 Thunderstorms and Tornadoes. Thunder Storms. Cluster of clouds producing heavy rain, lightning, thunder, hail or tornados enormous energy Moist air, strong convection Vary in length, precipitation and windiness. Thunderstorm Requirements. Warm moist air

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Thunderstorms & Tornadoes

Thunderstorms & Tornadoes. Ordinary Thunderstorms. Three stages have been identified in ordinary thunderstorms: an unstable atmosphere and vertical updrafts keep precipitation suspended

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Mesoscale convective systems

Mesoscale convective systems. Review of last lecture. 3 stages of supercell tornado formation. Tornado outbreak (number>6) Tornado damage: Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF-0 65-85 mph, EF-5 >200 mph)

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