Are tornadoes violent

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Yes. Part of a definition of a tornado is that it is a "violently rotating column of air."

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∙ 9y ago

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What year had the most violent tornadoes?

The year with the most violent tornadoes on record was 1974, with a total of 36 tornadoes rated as violent.

When do most violent tornadoes happen?

Most violent tornadoes (F4 and F5) occur in the months of March-June.

Which of the 7 continents do the most violent tornadoes occur?

The most violent tornadoes generally occur in North America.

Are most tornadoes violent?

All tornadoes are considered a violent weather events in general terms. However, less than 1% of tornadoes attain a violent rating of EF4 or EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale.

Are 50 percent of tornadoes considered violent?

No, about 1% percent of tornadoes are rated as violent EF4 or EF5). About 75-80% of tornadoes are rated as weak (EF0 or EF1).

Are tornadoes calm?

No, tornadoes are not calm. They are violent, rotating columns of air that can cause significant destruction and are characterized by strong winds and intense atmospheric instability.

Are tornadoes thunderstorms?

No. Tornadoes are violent whirlwinds that can form during thunderstorms.

How does tornadoes relate to weather?

A tornado is a violent weather event the most violent in fact. Tornadoes are produce by thunderstorms and are, in simple terms, extremely violent rotating windstorms.

What is most Violent storm?

Tornadoes

What region of the US experiences violent tornadoes caused by the combination of climate and weather conditions?

Violent tornadoes have been recorded in most states east of the Rockies. However, most of the violent tornadoes occur on the Great Plains in the central part of the country.

What are the 3 general categories of tornadoes?

Tornadoes are sometimes divided into "weak" tornadoes "strong" and "violent" tornadoes. Weak tornadoes are those rated EF0 and EF1. Most tornadoes are weak. Strong tornadoes are those rated EF2 and EF3. Violent tornadoes are those rated EF4 and EF5. They are the rarest of tornadoes, only about 1% of tornadoes are this strong.

Are tornadoes gentle?

No. Tornadoes are violent whirlwinds. The strongest of tornadoes produce damage comparable in severity to that of an atomic bomb.

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