A __________ is the lowest portion of a mesocyclone.

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A wall cloud is a low hanging, rotating cloud formation that forms beneath the updraft of a thunderstorm and is often a precursor to tornado formation. It is the lowest portion of a mesocyclone, which is a rotating updraft within a thunderstorm. Down drafts are descending currents of air within a thunderstorm, fulgurite is a type of rock formed by lightning strikes, and a supercell is a type of severe thunderstorm that contains a rotating updraft.

A __________ Is the Lowest Portion of a Mesocyclone