Satellite tornado

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A satellite tornado (left) orbits around a much larger primary tornado (right).
A satellite tornado (left) orbits around a much larger primary tornado (right).

A satellite tornado is the meteorological term for a small, weak tornado that forms next to a larger, primary tornado. The satellite tornado forms in the same mesocyclone as the primary tornado, but always remains independent from it. They are named for their ability to "orbit" the larger tornado.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Edwards, Roger (May 26, 2008). What is a "satellite" tornado?. The Online Tornado FAQ. Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
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