But based on the presence of cycloidal marks, he agrees a tornado likely did sweep through the area. The study suggests ...

Cycloidal marks scarring the Australian outback. Image: Google Earth “It bears striking patterns called ‘cycloidal marks,’ formed by tornado suction vortexes,” said Matej Lipar, ...

"Cycloidal marks" can be seen in the tornado scar, caused by multiple vortexes, in the Australian outback. Google Earth Local weather observations also recorded intensive cloud cover and rainfall ...

Cycloidal marks, which look like a chain of circles in the centre of the scar, are one sign of a past tornado. (Google Earth: Airbus)Dr Lipar said these were "cycloidal marks", and the biggest ...

‘Cycloidal marks’ in the tornado scar, caused by multiple vortexes. Google Earth satellite imagery Local weather observations also recorded intensive cloud cover and rainfall during that ...

'Cycloidal marks' in the tornado scar, caused by multiple vortexes. (Image credit: Google Earth satellite imagery) Local weather observations also recorded intensive cloud cover and rainfall ...

Researchers studied the looping "cycloidal marks" in the scar to determine the tornado's severity, direction and wind speeds. Matej Lipar, Journal of Southern Hemisphere Earth Systems Science , 2024 ...