The fire tornadoes They may seem like artificially created phenomena, but the truth is that they are natural events. Air tornadoes are spectacular, but fire tornadoes ... are extraordinary.
Would you like to see the birth of a fiery tornado?
Fire tornadoes form under specific conditions, generally those found in a wildfire. The fire rotates at the same time as it rises, forming a column of air. They are usually between 10 and 50 meters high, and a few meters wide. The gusts of wind are very strong, over 160km / h, so they are very dangerous, since they can also destroy trees over 10 meters high.
Throughout recent history there have been several fiery tornadoes that have caused thousands of deaths. For example, the Bombardment of Dresden (during World War II) formed one that destroyed half the city, in addition to killing about 40 thousand people. The tornado of fire is, as we see, a phenomenon that it can be very destructive. If you come across one, the best thing to do is run out and call the fire department.
However, when you want to study there is nothing better than doing one in a field and recording what happens in slow motion, as The Slow Mo Guys did. They did it by recreating the process in a rustic way, lining fans around a bucket of flammable liquid. And the results have been amazing.
Little by little a circular current was created, which fanned the flames and ... in a matter of a very short time, a column of fire. Interesting, don't you think?
Of course, if you dare to try, do it in a place where you can control it, and always avoiding strong drafts To avoid dislikes.
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