Geography Speaker Series Presents: Paul Markowski

The Geography Speaker Series presents the Robinson Lecture, given by Paul Makowski, Pennsylvania State University.

Talk Title:  How to Make a Tornado: Ideas Emerging from Decades of Theory, Simulation and Field Observations

Abstract: This talk will examine the mechanisms of tornado formation within atmospheric convection, particularly super-cell thunderstorms, which are responsible for virtually all strong tornadoes. Drawing from over a half-century’s worth of observations, theory, and computer simulations, this talk will discuss directions for future research. No prior knowledge of meteorology is required.