Conceptual diagram of the influence of horizontal vortex tubes on tornado genesis and development during the intensification stage: (a) the effect of horizontal vortex tubes on tornado rotation; (b) the effect of horizontal vortex tubes on tornado vertica (IMAGE)

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Conceptual diagram of the influence of horizontal vortex tubes on tornado genesis and development during the intensification stage: (a) the effect of horizontal vortex tubes on tornado rotation; (b) the effect of horizontal vortex tubes on tornado vertica

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Conceptual diagram of the influence of horizontal vortex tubes on tornado genesis and development during the intensification stage: (a) the effect of horizontal vortex tubes on tornado rotation; (b) the effect of horizontal vortex tubes on tornado vertical motion.

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Yuchen Liu

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