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Yes. If it goes into a body of water it becomes a water spout.
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Are tornadoes more likely to happen in the Midwestern States than in any other States?
Generally speaking, yes. The Midwestern states overall have more tornadoes than the other states. The one exception is Florida, which has a comparable number of tornadoes to Oklahoma, though Florida tornadoes are generally weaker than Midwestern tornadoes.
Do volcanoes cause more destruction each year than tornadoes?
Absolutely not! More tornadoes happen each year around the world, and its destructive power is more terrific than any one can imagine.
Are tornadoes and whirlpools alike?
Both tornadoes an whirlpools are different types of vortex. But besides that they are very different. For one thing, how tornadoes function and develop is more complex than it is for whirlpools.
Do tornadoes last less than an hour?
Usually, yes. The vast majority of tornadoes last less than an hour, with a typical tornado lasting no more than 10 minutes. Occasionally, a tornado will last for more than an hour, sometimes much more. At least one tornado is believed to have lasted for more than 3 hours. Such long-lived tornadoes are usually rather strong.
How many types of tornadoes and hurricanes are there?
There are two types of tornadoes: supercell tornadoes and land/waterspouts. There is really only one type of hurricane as that is a specific type of storm.
Could there be more than one twister?
Yes. An event that produces six or more tornadoes withing a couple of days is called a tornado outbreak. Some of the more extreme outbreaks have produced upwards of 100 tornadoes in a single day.
How many tornadoes can strike at the same place at the same time?
Well, up to 100 tornadoes, can strike a large region not at the minute, but in a day or 2. It would be unusual for more than two tornadoes to strike an area as small as a city within a day end even more if they were simultaneous. Tornadoes are usually not very stable in close proximity to one another and will tend to merge together.
Are Scottish tornadoes dangerous?
Any tornado, even a weak one is dangerous. The tornadoes in the British Isles are generally weaker than than the more well-known ones in the U.S. rarely being stronger than F0 to F1 (T0 to T3). But even tornadoes of such low intensity can cause damage and, on occasion, kill.
How many tornadoes were reported on April 3rd-4th 1974?
Around 148 tornadoes were reported on those days. There was a giant storm system. Tornadoes happened in that day in more than 13 states. The deadliest one was the one that hit Xenia, Ohio. Around 300 people died that day and many more were missing and injured.
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.
What type of marriage is polygamy?
Polygamy is a type of marriage where one is married to more than one person. It is usually where a man marries more than one woman but it can include a woman marrying more than one man.
Where can one purchase more than one type of insurance?
One can purchase more than one type of insurance by contacting one's insurance company for more information as well as for other insurance details and pricing.
