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It depends on the size of the tornado and how fast it's moving. Most tornadoes are not over any sport for more than a few seconds, but a large tornado may be over an area for a minute or more. In one instance a tornado remained on the same spot for 90 minutes.
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Can a wedge tornado pick up a cinder block?
Yes. While a cinder block may seem heavy to us, it has a large surface area. It would likely not take a very strong tornado to lift a cinder block that has not been mortared.
Can a tornado knock down a 5 story brick building?
Yes, though it would take a very strong tornado to do so.
What does a tornado look like and feel like?
A Tornado basically looks like a grey cone, but it moves on it's "tip". On top of the tornado, there is usually dark grey clouds. Some tornado's can be skinny and some can be fat. It is usually very, very, very windy when your are somewhere close to the tornado. There may be rain when a tornado is close to your area since tornado's are formed by hot and cold air (ithink..).
How long does it take scientist to warn people that a tornado is coming?
Currently average warning time is close to 15 minutes before a tornado strikes. Sometimes there is over an hour of warning, while other times a tornado strikes with no warning.
What gets destroyed in a tornado?
It depends on how strong the tornado is. A weak tornado (EF0 or EF1) will generally only destroy small trees and weakly built structures such as sheds and fences. Stronger structures will only take minor to moderate damage. A strong tornado (EF2 or EF3) will destroy most trees, vehicles, and some buildings. A violent tornado (EF4 or EF5) will destroy just about everything in its path.
Does it take almost an hour for a tornado to form?
yes it can cause tornado formation can take time in an area
How much area does a tornado take up?
it depends on how strong the tornado is the stronger it is the bigger it will be
How long will it take a tornado to travel over a land?
Each tornado has it's own speed. Some move slow and others move super fast!
What are short term responses for a tornado?
When the tornado is threatening an area warnings are issued and people are told to take shelter. After the tornado hits emergency crews work to rescue anyone who is trapped or injured. Debris is usually cleared from streets quickly so emergency workers can move.
What is a tornado warming?
a tornado warning is something that tells u a tornado has been spotted in your area or is strongly indicated by radar. so tornado warning means tornado near you. you should take cover when this is issued.
What do you do if there is a tornado watch?
Be aware that conditions are favorable for the formation of tornadoes in your area during the time specified, and have a safety plan. Not until a tornado warning is issued for your specific area do you need to take action.
How long would it take for a tornado to move 1 mile?
It depends on how fast the tornado is moving, which varies. An average tornado moves at about 30 mph, so it would take 2 minutes to travel a mile. The fastest a tornado has ever been known to travel was 73 mph, in which case it would travel a mile in about 50 seconds. At the other end, some tornadoes barely move at all.
Who to call in case of a tornado?
If a tornado is coming, do not call anyone. Take cover immediately. After a tornado passes you may call the National Weather Service to report that a tornado is in the area. If people are seriously injured or trapped, call 911.
How long does it take the sun to move across the sky?
24 hours
Is it possible for a bookshelf to move across hardwood floor?
you can take apart the shelf and move it or lift it up and put something underneath with wheels to role across
How much time does it take for a tornado to pass in one mile?
It varies as different tornadoes move at different speeds. The average tornado, however, moves at about 30 mph. At this speed a tornado would travel a mile in two minutes. Some slow moving tornadoes may move at 10 mph or less. At 10 mph a tornado would travel a mile in six minutes. Some of the fastest-moving tornadoes have traveled at 70 mph. At this speed a tornado would move a mile in just over 50 seconds.
Where did the longest tornado take place?
The longest-lasting and farthest traveling tornado was the Tri-State tornado of 1925. This tornado tore a 219-mile-long path of devastation from near Ellington, Missouri, across southern Illinois, to near Petersburg, Indiana. Numerous towns in between were hit. Several were completely destroyed.
