Could We Dissipate A Tornado By Firing A Rocket Into It?

A tornado forms when there is a hot layer of atmospheric air that is covered by a relatively cold, dry bank of air above. When the warm air at the bottom of the atmosphere rises (due to its temperature), it pushes up on the cold air above. These are similar to the conditions for a normal thunderstorm, but when extreme winds are also brought into the picture, causing the updraft of air to rotate, you get what is called a supercell thunderstorm, which is the primary source of tornados. The thought behind an explosion being detonated in the heart of a tornado or directly in its path stems from the idea of disrupting energy flow. By changing heat flow and wind movements through the detonation of a powerful explosion in the path of a tornado, it could be possible to disrupt the energy of the twister and eliminate the threat. While the theory behind using an explosion to stop a tornado is interesting, it is not practical. The consequences of shooting a rocket near a domestic area would pose its own risks, such as collateral damage of property and life. The proximity that this sort of infrastructure would require also makes the idea of explosions, bombs, or rockets slightly impractical.