Description:
The correct answer is:
✅ Tornado
Why?
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
Key Traits:
Forms from supercell thunderstorms.
Winds can exceed 300 mph (480 km/h).
Often visible as a funnel cloud.
Why Not the Others?
❌ Hurricane: A large tropical storm system over oceans (100s of miles wide).
❌ Cyclone: A generic term for rotating storms, including hurricanes (but not localized tornadoes).
Fun Fact: The 1999 Bridge Creek–Moore tornado had the highest wind speed ever recorded (301 mph)! 🌪️💨
Stay safe: Tornadoes can form with little warning—always heed alerts! ⚠️