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It kills more than either group on their own, but not more than hurricanes and tornadoes combined.
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Dose lightning kill more people than tornadoes?
No, on average tornadoes kill more people each year.
What causes and effects do tornadoes make?
tornadoes do a lot of damage. it can leave people in devistation, cost a lot of money and kill people.
Why people scared of lightning?
Because it can kill you. Thunder can not.
What are the disadvantages of thunderstorms?
Construction damage caused by wind, lightening and water, and possible injuries and death may result from thunderstorms.
What factors make hurricanes and tornadoes hazardous?
90% of hurricane deaths are drownings. The most dangerous feature of a hurricane is the storm surge. This is a bulge on the surface at the ocean that can cause heavy coastal flooding. Hurricanes also produce torrential rain that can lead to landslides and more flooding. Hurricanes also produce very strong winds that can knock down trees and damage or destroy buildings. Finally, severe thunderstorms can form in the outer bands of a hurricane, wome of which can produce tornadoes.
What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?
The statements "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" and "Hurricanes have strong winds" are both true. Tornadoes most certainly can kill people.
Which of the following statements about hurricanes and tornadoes is true hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot hurricanes have strong winds?
The statement "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" is true. "Hurricanes have strong winds" is also true unless there is a second part to it. Both hurricanes and tornadoes kill people.
Do people die more from lightning or tornadoes?
On average tornadoes kill more people than lightning
Dose lightning kill more people than tornadoes?
No, on average tornadoes kill more people each year.
Is tornadoes or hurricanes deadlier?
One is not necessarily deadlier, as in both hurricanes an tornadoes, some kill more than others, and many do not kill at all. However, in terms of the highest death toll, hurricanes kill more people. This is largely due to the fact that they cover a larger area, giving them more opportunity to kill.
Who weather is most dangerous?
It depends on how you look at it. Aside from natural disasters like hurricanes tornadoes and tsunamis, the most dangerous weather would be lightning. Worldwide, floods kill more people than other natural disasters.
What types of weather can destroy homes and can kill people?
Floods, gales, storm force winds, hurricanes, typhoons, tornadoes, earthquakes.
Do tornadoes kill more people than any other weather event?
No. Annually flooding, heat waves, and lightning are responsible for more deaths than tornadoes are.
Why are hurricanes deadlier than tornadoes?
Hurricanes tend to be deadlier than tornadoes for two main reasons. First, hurricanes are huge compared with tornadoes. This means they affect larger areas and so have more opportunity to kill. Also, while tornadoes are chiefly wind events hurricanes produce both intense wind and major flooding. 90% of all hurricane deaths are drownings.
Can a tornado kill?
The greatest portion of tornado deaths results from flying debris. Everyday objects and building materials can be turned into deadly projectiles by a strong tornado. Others may die as buildings collapse on them. In weak tornadoes, which are not often deadly, may cause deaths through toppling trees and other heavy objects or overturning trailers. In some cases people may be picked up and thrown by the winds of a tornado. Occasionally there are unusual cases, as tornadoes have been known to do strange things. One man was found impaled on the lid of a washing machine after a tornado destroyed his home.
How do hurricanes and tornadoes efffect the ecosytem?
they could kill animals in the ecosytem while distroy one
How are you harmed by bad weather?
lightning can kill you.tornado,hurricanes,floods,hail can too. scary.
