Jump to content

Meteorological Piracicaba/Reclassification of the Piracicaba tornado

From Wikiversity

This index page serves as the central directory for the official research paper titled "Reclassification of the Piracicaba Tornado (January 31, 2025): Retrospective Analysis of the Track Based on Meteorological, Botanical, Geological Evidence and Physical Modelling", authored by Erik K. dos Santos.

The study provides a comprehensive diagnostic review and intensity reclassification of the severe weather event that occurred in southeastern Brazil, incorporating forensic environmental analysis and remote sensing data compiled across Piracicaba (Brazil) and St. Marys (Ontario, Canada).

Document Directory

[edit | edit source]

Select from the available versions and resources below:

1. Study Metadata Page

[edit | edit source]
  • Meteorological Piracicaba/Reclassification of the Piracicaba tornado/Metadata
  • Description: Contains full bibliographic information, structural metadata, author notes, institutional affiliations (Piracicaba Meteorológica and St. Marys District Collegiate and Vocational Institute), among others data.
  • Format: Wiki/Webpage Metadata Schema
  • Best For: Academic citation, quick reference, and indexing purposes.

2. Full Study — Web Version (HTML)

[edit | edit source]

3. Full Study — Document Version (PDF)

[edit | edit source]
  • Available here
  • Description: The official, print-ready 30-page document version of the complete study published by Piracicaba Meteorológica. Maintains the formal academic layout, standard margins, and precise page numbering.
  • Format: Digital PDF (Portable Document Format)
  • Best For: Offline reading, printing, formal distribution, and archiving.

Document Information Summary

[edit | edit source]
Attribute Details
Author Erik K. dos Santos
Finish Date June 15, 2026
Acceptation Date (SMDCVI) June 19, 2026
Final Version and Publication Date (Piracicaba Meteorológica) June 25, 2026
Issuing Institutions Piracicaba Meteorológica / St. Marys District Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Classification Standard Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF1 Reclassification)
Subject Focus Tornado track analysis, supercell dynamics, structural vegetation damage