One of the most amazing phenomena of nature are tornadoes of fire. These are mentioned since ancient times.
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A swirl of fire, also called a tornado of fire, is a rare phenomenon in which fire, under certain conditions (dependent on the temperature of the air and currents), acquires a vertical vorticity and forms a swirl or column of air of Vertical orientation similar to a tornado.
- The pillar of fire was used by God to guide the Israelites when they left Egypt, the pillar was the means that God used to guide them through the desert. They always had to be ready to follow her as soon as she moved. Jehovah also used it to protect them by placing him and Pharaoh's army as he prepared to attack them (Exodus 14:19, 20) *
“Jehovah went before them during the day in a pillar of cloud to guide them along the way, and during the night in a pillar of fire to give them light, to go day and night” (Éxo. 13:21, 22)
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Most of the largest tornadoes of fire arise from forest fires in which upward and convergent warm air currents are present. Usually they are 10 to 50 meters high, a few meters wide and last only a few minutes. However, some may be more than one kilometer high and contain winds over 160 km / h persisting for more than 20 minutes. Fire swirls can destroy trees up to 15 meters high.
These phenomena occur in unique and very rare circumstances. In most cases, these occur when certain forest fires are under ascending and converging hot air currents.
The size can vary, from 10 to 50 meters and a few width. They usually last around a few minutes because it is difficult to hold the shape. However, true tornadoes of fire that can measure a kilometer in length and reach gusts of up to 160 km / h with an hour duration can occur. The flames reach up to 1090 degrees centigrade. These fire monsters can not be turned off directly.
These phenomena are very similar to the pillar of fire described in the "Exodus" of the Bible and it is very likely that it was the main inspiration. If lightning and other meteorological phenomena inspired belief in gods and demons, what can you expect from a whirlwind of fire that, by its rarity, is even more shocking. It should be noted that one of the names by which he is known is devil of fire.
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