What is the difference between a tornado and a cyclone?
Differences between a tornado and a cyclone:
Tornado | Cyclone |
1. A tornado is a violent, twisted funnel of fast-moving wind. | A cyclone is a massive, powerful storm. |
2. When a funnel-like column of cold air sinks down from a story cloud, it forms. | A cyclone is made up of a low-pressure area surrounded by high pressure. |
3. Warm air rises and whirls, creating high-speed circulating winds. | High-speed winds whip around the centre, accompanied by heavy rains. |
4. They have a smaller circumference. | They are quite large in diameter. |