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Swirling column of air that extends from the ground to the base of a cumulonimbus; it produces violent winds that can reach 500 km/h.

Ring-shaped cloud mass, usually the first sign that a tornado is imminent.

Cloud that extends from another cloud’s base and reaches the ground; extremely high winds whirl around it.

Cloud of dust and debris swept up from the ground.

Tornado that occurs over the sea and is not as violent as a tornado on land.