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No. Tornadoes are purely wind events. The storms that spawn tornadoes, however, typically produce heavy rain. So, tornadoes can be accompanied by flooding, but the flooding is not a product of the tornado itself. Hurricanes, which some people confuse with tornadoes, can also cause major flooding.
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∙ 9y agoNo tornadoes are violently rotating windstorms. Flooding can accompany tornadoes, but is not caused by them.
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Do Tornadoes and Hurricane both flood?
No, hurricanes do produce floods but tornadoes do not, although the storms that produce them can.
Do tornadoes cause deposition?
No. Tornadoes cause erosion.
Does humidity cause tornadoes?
No. Humidity is an important factor in the formation of tornadoes but it is not a direct cause of tornadoes.
Is it true that Missouri river changed directions after a tornado?
It is possible, though the tornado itself would not be the cause. Tornadoes are often accompanied by very heavy rain which can cause flooding. A flood can alter the course of a river.
Why does thunderstroms considered severe?
If strong enough they can cause flood damage, wild fires from lightning and destruction from wind. Tornadoes can also result from severe thunderstorms in some cases.
Do tornadoes cause air pollution?
No. Tornadoes can be very destructive, but they do not cause air pollution.
Can tornadoes do lots of flooding?
No. Tornadoes do not cause flooding.
What tornadoes cause lightning?
Tornadoes do not cause lighting. However tornadoes form during thunderstorms, so they are often accompanied by lightning.
Do moving plates cause tornadoes?
No. Moving plates cause most earthquakes but have absolutely nothing to do with tornadoes. Tornadoes are caused by strong thunderstorms.
Can man cause tornadoes?
No, we can simulate tornadoes using fans but we cannot create actual tornadoes.
How many tornadoes cause deaths and injuries?
Based on U.S. statistics about 2% of tornadoes cause deaths which works out to about 25 killer tornadoes in an average year.
Can movement of the Earth's plates cause tornadoes?
No. The movement of Earth's plates can cause earthquakes and tsunamis but is completely unrelated tornadoes. Tornadoes are produced by severe thunderstorms.
