Most often, tornado victims are killed by flying debris, or being crushed by collapsing structures. Flying debris from even an EF3 or EF4 tornado can cause almost the same damage to a human being as a speeding bullet would.
Most tornado injuries are caused by debris carried or thrown by the tornado.
Yes. It is not uncommon for a tornado to cause injuries.
Most deaths and injuries in a tornado are cause by flying or falling debris.
The most common cause of death in a tornado is being hit by debris.
slips and falls
Lewiscite compounds are the cause of the victims' injuries.
Lewiscite compounds are the cause of the victims' injuries.
they don't cause the floods directly, but usually there is alot of rain during a tornado so floods can be more common during a tornado
It varies dependong on the strength and size of the tornado and where and when it hits. Most tornadoes do not cause any injuries because they are weak or do not hit a densely populated area. Most that do injure people do not cause more than a handful of injuries. However, some tornadoes will cause dozens, even hundreds of injuries. In the years 1991-2013 there were more than 28,000 tornadoes in the U.S., of which 249 caused 100 or more injuries. Of those, two injured more than 1,000 people each.
Based on the data that has been recorded since 1950, the tornado in Fairfield County that cause the most injuries was the F1 that injured 13 people on April 11, 1965. It was part of the infamous Palm Sunday outbreak.
People can sustain a variety of injuries during a tornado, ranging from minor cuts and bruises to severe trauma. Common injuries include lacerations from flying debris, broken bones from collapsing structures, and head injuries from being thrown or crushed. Additionally, tornadoes can cause respiratory issues due to dust and debris in the air, as well as psychological trauma from the experience itself.
No, low pressure in a tornado does not cause buildings to explode. That is a common myth.