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There are a number of factors. One of the major factors is how hard a building is hit. Most tornadoes are technically classified as "weak" with ratings of EF0 and EF1 and estimated winds of up to 110 mph. While a 110 mph wind can be very damaging, most decently sturdy structures will remain standing. The tornadoes that cause destruction worthy of national headlines account for a small percentage.
Even when a tornado is given a higher rating, the intensity only refers to the worst of the damage caused. Buildings not hit by the worst winds are likely to be less heavily damaged. Peak winds inside a tornado can vary greatly over short distances. One house may be impacted by a 250 mph wind, which almost nothing can withstand, while a nearby structure may experience winds of less than 100 mph.
Quality of construction is a major factor as well. When it comes to tornadoes, the buildings that are most likely to survive are those that have their parts strongly held together
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∙ 9y agoOver the years, humans have adapted to tornadoes by creating better weather alert systems. Also, more people are using shelters built for tornadoes.
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What type of surfase do tornadoes destroy?
The very strongest of tornadoes will rip apart buildings and can even remove topsoil and peel up roads.
Why are tornados so dangerous?
Tornadoes have extremely powerful winds that can damage or destroy buildings. Some pieces become potentially deadly debris. In strong tornadoes people may be crushed or trapped in collapsing buildings, or even blown away. Even weak tornadoes can topple trees, which can lead to people being injured or killed. Winds in the very strongest of tornadoes can exceed 300 mph, which virtually no structure can withstand.
Does low pressure in a tornado cause buildings to explode as the tornado passes overhead?
No. The pressure drop inside a tornado is not enough to cause buildings to explode. Tornadoes tear buildings apart with wind and debris.
Why did some of the buildings survive the Kobe earthquake and some did'NT?
because buildings built after 1960 were earthquake proof
What are the effects of tornado?
Tornadoes can damage or destroy buildings and vegetation and can kill or injure people and animals.
Can tornadoes survive?
Tornadoes are not alive so you can't really say whether they survive or not.
Do tornadoes cause buildings to explode as the storm passes over?
No. That is a common myth. Tornadoes destroy buildings with wind and derbris, not low pressure.
Can cats survive tornadoes?
Yes. Cats can survive tornadoes just as people cant, but they can also die just as people can.
What can tornadoes hit?
it can it hit people, buildings, and animals.
Can people survive in tornadoes?
Yes. The majority of people in the path of a tornado will survive.
Would you die in a tornado?
Tornadoes can easily kill, but most of the people affected by tornadoes survive.
Why do tornadoes often destroy buildings in their path?
Tornadoes have very powerful winds. In a strong enough tornado these winds exert an enormous amount of force on anything they strike, this can tear apart buildings or knock them over. Additionally, tornadoes can pummel buildings with debris carried by those winds, causing even more damage.
Can dogs survive tornadoes?
It all depends, yes and no.
What is a sentence with the word tornadoes?
After the the tornadoes hit our area, all the buildings have been smashed into tiny pieces like scattered puzzles.
How can tornadoes be managed?
We cannot change where or when tornadoes occur, but we can warn people so that they can get to safety and build homes and buildings that can better withstand them.
If there's a tornado will you die?
Probably not. Although tornadoes do kill people, most people who are impacted by tornadoes survive.
What are tornadoes effects on people?
they can destroy homes or buildings or fields or cars and they can kill you.
