Why can’t we “kill” tornadoes before it does too much damage?

Question

Can a big shockwave disrupt a tornado and cease its formation?

In: Planetary Science

Answer 1

The sustainability of a tornado is less about what you see and more about the coordinated movement of air in a larger area. E.g., you can’t start or disrupt a whirlpool from the middle but only by handling all the water at radius.