YOGYAKARTA - In the midst of a fire ocean in Los Angeles, California, United States, firenado appeared. The existence of this firenado further adds to the horror of the disaster that occurred in early 2025. So what is a firenado tornado and why did it happen?

Tornadoes of fire were seen appearing in the Palisades, one of the areas in LA which was also crushed by the flames. The firebase then moved towards the Mandevilleong near Brentwood. This phenomenon has attracted attention because it rarely hit urban areas.

Let's see what the firefire tornado is and why did this terrible vortex occur?

Tornadoes of fire or firenado are a natural phenomenon that occurs when the wind meets the hot air from the fire. This interaction produces a rotating movement that resembles a tornado, where flames, smoke, and ash are carried around in a dangerous force.

Firenado is a combination of elements of fire and tornadoes. This phenomenon is formed from the hot air column and gas rising from the flames, then creating a vortex of fire. The process makes the vortex rotate with enormous energy.

In certain situations, a larger tornado can have the same strength as a small-scale tornado. The United States Forestry Service reported that vortices like this, with wind speeds reaching the EF-2 level, were able to knock down trees, topple vehicles, and damage building roofs.

According to climate expert Daniel Swain of UCLA, vortices often appear during major forest fires. Tornadoes are considered more dangerous than ordinary vortices because they can cause major damage afterward.

This phenomenon occurs when strong winds interact with atmospheric conditions, creating clouds of smoke that can reach an altitude of between 20,000 and 40,000 feet. The clouds form hot gas vortices that are flaring and capable of producing winds at a speed of more than 100 miles per hour.

The vortex of fire forms when the wind encounters hot air rising from the fire. When fresh air enters, the movement can create a rotating vortex. This phenomenon occurs more frequently during large forest fires and is generally less dangerous than a large fire tornado that can cause serious damage.

Tornadoes of fire occur when strong winds interact with certain atmospheric conditions, creating towering clouds of smoke. The clouds then form hot gas vortices that ignite, with winds that can reach speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.

As of Monday (13/1), officers in Los Angeles are still facing difficulties in extinguishing fires. This deadly fire is exacerbated by the strong winds of Santa Ana from the interior of Southern California.

Currently, officers managed to control about 11 percent of the fires in the Palisades coastal area. But the fire continues to spread inland, approaching Brentwood and communities around Getty Center and UCLA. The Eaton fire in Altadena and a number of other hotspots in the region are also still active.

The fire fighting team is currently trying to deal with at least four main fires, namely the Eaton, Hurst, Kenneth, and Palisaades fires. The area affected by the fire has reached about 154.89 hectares.

Demikian pengutip tentang apa itu tornadoa api firenado yang muncul di tengah bencana kebakaran besar di Los Angeles. Puaran api firenado merupakan fenomena alam ketika angin angin bertemu dengan aliran udara panas dari api. Baca juga mengetahui anginmar ana dan perubahan iklim yang menyebabkan kebakaran mahal di LA.

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