A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that forms within the land. A hurricane is a rapidly rotating storm characterized by a low-pressure center that originates from warm waters. The violent windstorm in Nepal is an example of a tornado, characterized by a funnel-shape and winds around 210 miles per hour.A tornado is a swirling vortex or column of air with a hollow core. The circulating air often contains debris and dust and moves in an upward spiral at high speeds. The bottom of the tornado column makes contact with the ground, while the top of the tornado can extend 5 or more miles into the sky.
