© Philip Anderson

Solomon, near Salina, Kansas, United States of America

Latitude: 38° 57' 16'' N

Longitude: 97° 26' 6'' W

14 April 2012 1905 (Local Time)

Image P/S code: P.11.5.1.2

Image I.D.: 5464

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  Tornado during the dissipation stage

  A tornado is a type of spout. Specifically, it is a rotating column of air extending from the base of a cumuliform cloud and is often visible as a condensation funnel in contact with the ground, and/or an attendant circulating dust or debris cloud at the ground.

  During the dissipation stage of a tornado, as seen in this picture, the condensation funnel shrinks and narrows in width, becoming rope-like, and may also become contorted. At this stage, the tornado may popularly be referred to as a “rope tornado” or “rope funnel”, or may be described as “roping out”.

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  © Philip Anderson
  Solomon, near Salina, Kansas, United States of America
  Latitude: 38° 57' 16'' N
  Longitude: 97° 26' 6'' W
  14 April 2012 1905 (Local Time)
  
  
  Image P/S code: P.11.5.1.2
  Image I.D.: 5464