Tornadoes contain extreme pressure gradients. They are thought to be on the order of ________ millibars from the outside to the inside of the storm.

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The pressure gradients within a tornado can be extremely large, on the order of 100 millibars from the outside to the inside of the storm. This is due to the intense upward motion of air within the tornado, which creates large differences in air pressure at different altitudes.

Tornadoes Contain Extreme Pressure Gradients