During a wildfire, dry, unstable air that is extremely hot sometimes suddenly shoots upward hundreds of feet in a rotating motion. What is this phenomenon called?
Answer Fire whirls or fire tornadoes
Sudden upward twirling bursts of hot air cause what are most commonly known as fire whirls but are sometimes called fire tornadoes.
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