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Most tornado deaths are from flying and falling debris, which can pierce, pummel, and crush people. Less often people may be picked up and thrown by tornadoes, which not many people survive.
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Do F0 tornadoes kill you?
It is very rare for F0 tornadoes to kill. They account for only 20 of the more than 5000 tornado fatalities since 1950.
How dangerous can a tornado be?
Very.They can be extremely dangerous. Tornadoes can destroy buildings and kill or injure people in their path.
Does humidity cause tornadoes?
No. Humidity is an important factor in the formation of tornadoes but it is not a direct cause of tornadoes.
How fast can a tornadoes winds move?
Tornadoes can have winds over 300 mph. Tornadoes this strong are extremely rare though.
Why do tornadoes have lightning in them?
Tornadoes don't actually have lightning in them, but they are frequently accompanied by lightning because tornadoes form during thunderstorms.
How many people are kill a year by tornadoes?
On average tornadoes kill about 60 people each year.
What can tornadoes do to people?
They can kill you
How deadly can tornadoes be?
It varies. Most tornadoes don't kill anyone. At their worst tornadoes can kill hundreds. The highest death toll for a single tornado is 1300
Dose lightning kill more people than tornadoes?
No, on average tornadoes kill more people each year.
Why should you be on the lookout for tornadoes in a thunderstorm?
Because tornadoes are produce by thunderstorm and they can KILL you.
What time of day do tornadoes usually kill people?
Tornadoes can occur and kill any time of day. Most tornadoes though, especially the strong ones that result in the most deaths, occur in the late afternoon or early evening. Tornadoes are more likely to kill after sunset as they are difficult to see.
What effect do tornadoes have on the biosphere?
Tornadoes can damage or destroy vegetation and kill or injure animals.
Are tornadoes strong to get you?
Tornadoes are strong enough to kill people, though the weaker ones usually don't kill. Usually a few dozen people die every year due to tornadoes.
What is the usual amout of people killed in a tornado?
Usually none. A survey of tornadoes in the late 20th and early 21s centuries show that only about 2% of tornadoes in the US ever kill anyone. Of the tornadoes that do kill, most only kill 1 person. Tornadoes with death tolls in the dozens are rare.
Do tornadoes always kill people?
No. Tornadoes are very powerful storms, and while it's possible for a tornado to kill people, it is not inevitable. Many tornadoes kill no one at all. In fact, only about 2% of tornadoes are killers. However, the tornadoes that make the news and get the headlines are the ones in which people ARE killed and injured. The prime adage of the news editor is "If it bleeds, it leads!"
Why are tornadoes to be feared?
Tornadoes are to be feared because they can cause major damage and can injure and kill people.
What are the affects of tornadoes?
Tornadoes can damage or destroy vegetation and property and can kill and injure people and animals.
