I remember watching this live. I love Vortex 2 RIP. Hopefully 10 years from now they will receive funing again for Vortex 3 this is probably the greatest tornado footage ever recorded.
Like MCOEM said Vortex 2 is a project to study tornados using loads of scientists and loads of equipment all gather to chase the same storm and plant equipment near the tornado and scan it with mobile radar. The plan is to gather a huge amount of data all around the wall cloud about the tornado enviroment . See the Vortex 2 website for more info.
This is generally the first video that demonstrates the ingredients for tornado making, and I am very impressed. But, it's confusing when videos of other Tor' spotters exclaim "Tornado..." "Tornado on the ground..." "Vortex/funnel..."
When is it officially called a 'tornado' ?
It's confusing. Is it like a dialect, "it all depends on what vocabulary you grew up with" definition?
The definition I grew up learning is that it's considered a tornado once there is a debris cloud visible on the ground. The condensation funnel doesn't have to be touching the ground, but the column of rotating air IS.
I think the most widely accepted definition of when a Funnel Cloud becomes a tornado is when the circulation actually impacts the ground. We have a hard time knowing exactly when this occurs because we have to be able to see it hit the ground. The best indicator is obviously a debris cloud like a couple of posters mentioned before. If there is lots of tree cover or major changes in elevation between the viewer and the "tornado" it is hard to tell if it has truly "become" a tornado.
@Zebrails A tornado is when the circulation extends from the cloud base all the way to the ground. Therefore if there is a funnel but it isn't on the ground, it is only a funnel cloud (note it must be rotating to be a funnel cloud- not just a low hanging appendage). Also, a dust devil isn't a tornado because the circulation isn't connected to a cloud base.
In the description, what do you mean "their first tornado touches down", that confused me...I just heard about this from a friend, I know it's a tornado but can someone explain why it's called a Vortex and what the description means?
Yeah, I know, but it's probably because Mike's so excited he'd better make sure he's got the right person he's talking to, but I'll admit it can get a bit overdone. ^&^
I remember watching this live. I love Vortex 2 RIP. Hopefully 10 years from now they will receive funing again for Vortex 3 this is probably the greatest tornado footage ever recorded.
XLValenciaXL 10 months ago
Josh werman i hope was there
gtarocks191 2 years ago
I wonder if Mike Bettes has ever witnessed a tornado before....
WC7495 2 years ago
can't believe I missed this live...awesome footage!
phillysports626 2 years ago
Like MCOEM said Vortex 2 is a project to study tornados using loads of scientists and loads of equipment all gather to chase the same storm and plant equipment near the tornado and scan it with mobile radar. The plan is to gather a huge amount of data all around the wall cloud about the tornado enviroment . See the Vortex 2 website for more info.
NeilsShoe 2 years ago
This is generally the first video that demonstrates the ingredients for tornado making, and I am very impressed. But, it's confusing when videos of other Tor' spotters exclaim "Tornado..." "Tornado on the ground..." "Vortex/funnel..."
When is it officially called a 'tornado' ?
It's confusing. Is it like a dialect, "it all depends on what vocabulary you grew up with" definition?
Thanks for your time and attention.
Zebrails 2 years ago
The definition I grew up learning is that it's considered a tornado once there is a debris cloud visible on the ground. The condensation funnel doesn't have to be touching the ground, but the column of rotating air IS.
slimpicturesDOTcom 2 years ago
I think the most widely accepted definition of when a Funnel Cloud becomes a tornado is when the circulation actually impacts the ground. We have a hard time knowing exactly when this occurs because we have to be able to see it hit the ground. The best indicator is obviously a debris cloud like a couple of posters mentioned before. If there is lots of tree cover or major changes in elevation between the viewer and the "tornado" it is hard to tell if it has truly "become" a tornado.
WC7495 2 years ago
@Zebrails A tornado is when the circulation extends from the cloud base all the way to the ground. Therefore if there is a funnel but it isn't on the ground, it is only a funnel cloud (note it must be rotating to be a funnel cloud- not just a low hanging appendage). Also, a dust devil isn't a tornado because the circulation isn't connected to a cloud base.
JustinW446 1 year ago
In the description, what do you mean "their first tornado touches down", that confused me...I just heard about this from a friend, I know it's a tornado but can someone explain why it's called a Vortex and what the description means?
RedneckZ284 2 years ago
Them useing "Vortex" has nothing to do with the tornado. "Vortex 2" is a field study thats ongoing and this was the first tornado they had.
MCOEM 2 years ago
Alright, thanks for clearing that up man.
RedneckZ284 2 years ago
Aaron, did you know you can make each clip up to 10:59? I uploaded a clip of Vortex 2 yesterday that was 10:39.
lightningbolt9999 2 years ago
have you noticed that he says dr. forbes every two seconds?!?!?
ValFilppulaRocks51 2 years ago
Yeah, I know, but it's probably because Mike's so excited he'd better make sure he's got the right person he's talking to, but I'll admit it can get a bit overdone. ^&^
OddballExtreme 2 years ago
yes...
Dr Forbes, look at that, are you looking, Dr Forbes... omg what is THAT?!, Dr Forbes... XD
ValFilppulaRocks51 2 years ago
Awesome! Thanks.
TexarkanaBaby 2 years ago
Another fine job. Thanks for sharing.
TexarkanaBaby 2 years ago
I am still amazed that I caught this one live. From birth to death.
royalpain88 2 years ago 3
i watched the whole thing last night. XD
ValFilppulaRocks51 2 years ago
Thx for uploading this! I missed it live.
HypnoSurf22 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful tornado. Congrats to the crew.
SporeDotCam 2 years ago