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Tornadoes are caused by an imbalance in the atmosphere containing kinetic energy. Updrafts in clouds occur when heat is released from air vapor condensing in the air.

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Tornadoes are caused by wind sheer. This occurs when the wind rapidly changes direction, causing a circular motion in the atmosphere.

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Colliding air masses typically are the causes of tornadoes. For further information, you can visit: http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/translating-uncle-sam/stories/what-causes-tornadoes.

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