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Yes. Tornadoes vary greatly in strength. There is even a system of assessing tornado strength called the Enhanced Fujita scale. It uses damage to estimate the peak wind speed of a tornado, and then sort it into one of six categories:
EF0: 65-85 mph. Tree limbs broken with some weaker trees toppled. Shingles torn from houses.
EF1: 86-110 mph. House roofs badly damaged. Windows broken. Trailers overturned and/or partially destroyed.
EF2: 111-135 mph. Roofs torn from well built houses. Trailers completely destroyed. Small cars lifted.
EF3: 136-165 mph. Walls torn from well-built houses. Most trees in a forest uprooted.
EF4: 166-200 mph. Well-built houses completely leveled. Trees debarked.
EF5: over 200 mph. Well-built houses swept clean off foundations. Asphalt peeled from roads. Winds may exceed 300 mph.
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Why are some tornadoes more destructive then others?
There is a combination of factors that make one tornado more destructive than another..Some tornadoes are stronger than others, winds can be anywhere from 65 mph (causing minor damage) to over 300 mph (total destruction)Some tornadoes are wider than others (ranging from a few yards to over a mile) and so affect larger or smaller areas.Some tornadoes cover greater distances (sometimes only a few hundred feet, other times over 100 miles)Some tornadoes hit more developed area than others.
Are twisters stronger or more powerful than tornadoes?
No. Twisters and tornadoes are the same thing.
Are all forces equal?
No, some are stronger than others. Some have different advantages than others.
Why are most tornadoes f0-f1?
The stronger a tornado the more energy it takes and most storms do not have the energy to produce a tornado stronger than F1 or are not organized enough to focus that energy into a tornado. Additionally, tornado ratings are based on damage and some tornadoes stay in open fields, causing no damage. Such tornadoes are rated F0.
Can tornadoes pick stuff up?
Yes. Even very weak tornadoes will lift dust and twigs. Stronger tornadoes can lift roofs, garages, barns, and some vehicles. The most violent tornadoes will lift large trucks, train cars, and even well built houses.
Why are some tornadoes more destructive then others?
There is a combination of factors that make one tornado more destructive than another..Some tornadoes are stronger than others, winds can be anywhere from 65 mph (causing minor damage) to over 300 mph (total destruction)Some tornadoes are wider than others (ranging from a few yards to over a mile) and so affect larger or smaller areas.Some tornadoes cover greater distances (sometimes only a few hundred feet, other times over 100 miles)Some tornadoes hit more developed area than others.
Can there be thin tornadoes and thick tornadoes?
yes, some tornadoes are relatively small while others are huge
Are hurricanes or tornadoes stronger?
Tornados are
Why do tornadoes form in some parts of New Jersey but not others?
Tornadoes can occur anywhere in New Jersey. That some locations but not others have been struck has simply been a matter of chance.
Are little tornadoes stronger then bigger ones?
No. Usually the larger tornadoes are the stronger ones, but not always. There have been a few small but very violent tornadoes as well as large but fairly weak ones.
Are twisters stronger or more powerful than tornadoes?
No. Twisters and tornadoes are the same thing.
What percentage of tornadoes is considered strong?
About 20% of tornadoes are rated as strong (EF2 or stronger).
Are different Oxycodone Hcl 30mg generics stronger than others?
yes,some brands are stronger than others.
Which is more dangerous tornadoes or waterspouts?
Tornadoes are generally more dangerous as they are stronger than waterspouts.
Have Washington and Oregon ever had tornadoes?
Yes. Tornadoes do occur in Washington and Oregon. However, tornadoes stronger than F1 are rare.
Can tornadoes happen on mountains?
Yes. Many tornadoes have occurred in forests, with some of the larger and stronger ones destroying thousands of trees.
What are some of the remaining mysteries about tornadoes?
Exactly how tornadoes form and why some supercells produce tornadoes while others don't is not known. Due to the difficulty of making measurements the internal dynamics of tornadoes are not well understood either, especially at ground level.
