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The Fujita scale is a scale of rating tornadoes based on the severity of the damage they cause. Below are the Fujita scale categories with corresponding wind estimates, followed by adjusted winds estimates for the Enhanced Fujita scale and typical damage.
The winds for the categories are only estimates associated with each degree of damage. In 2007 the Fujita scale was replaced by the Enhanced Fujita sclae in the U.S. Wind estimates were adjusted to what scientists believe are more accurate that the original estimates made in 1971.
- F0: 40-72 mph (EF0 65-85 mph), light damage, some shallow rooted trees toppled, tree branches snapped, some roof surface from houses (<20% ) removed.
- F1: 73-112 mph (EF1 86-110 mph), moderate damage, significant loss of roof surface (>20%), windows broken, trailers heavily damaged.
- F2: 113-157 mph (EF2 111-135 mph), significant damage, roofs torn from frame homes but most walls remain intact, cars tossed, trains derailed, trailers demolished.
- F3: 158-206 mph (EF3 136-165 mph), severe damage, roof and walls torn from frame homes, trains thrown, most trees uprooted.
- F4: 207-260 mph (EF4 166-200 mph), devastating damage, strong frame homes leveled to the ground, trees debarked
- F5: 261-318 mph (EF5 over 200 mph), incredible damage, strong frame homes disintegrate with foundations swept clean, car and even house sized objects thrown hundreds of yards.
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What year did Theodore fujita develop the fujita scale?
Theodore Fujita develop the fujita scale in 1971
Why is the tornado scale called the Fujita scale?
The Fujita scale is named after the scientist who invented it: Dr. Tetsuya Theodore Fujita.
When did they start using the Fujita scale to rate tornadoes?
Us of the Fujita scale was started in 1971. It was replaced in the U.S. by the Enhanced Fujita scale in 2007.
Who is the creator of the fujita scale?
Dr. Tetsuya Theodore Fujita created the Fuijta scale.
What is the scale that measures the severity of tornadoes?
The Enhanced Fujita scale (formerly the Fujita scale), ranging from EF0 to EF5.
What year did Theodore fujita develop the fujita scale?
Theodore Fujita develop the fujita scale in 1971
What scale do the us have for tornadoes?
the fujita scale coverted into Enhanced fujita scale
Why is the tornado scale called the Fujita scale?
The Fujita scale is named after the scientist who invented it: Dr. Tetsuya Theodore Fujita.
When was the fujita scale created?
The Fujita Scale was created in 1971 by Dr. Tetsuya "Ted" Fujita.
What is the Fujita scale used for?
The Fujita scale is used to classify tornadoes.
Which tornado on the fujita scale most frequently occurs?
The most common Fujita scale rating is F0 (EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita scale).
What is the scale called to categorize tornadoes?
the fujita scale now called the enhanced fujita scale
Which scale describes the intensity of tornado?
fujita scale now called enhanced fujita scale
With what scale can you mesaure a tornadoes damage?
fujita scale now known as the enhanced fujita scale
What is the highest category on the fujita scale?
The highest category on the Fujita scale is F5.
When did they start using the Fujita scale to rate tornadoes?
Us of the Fujita scale was started in 1971. It was replaced in the U.S. by the Enhanced Fujita scale in 2007.
What scale do you use to describe the intensity of a tornado?
the fujita scale now called enhanced fujita scale
