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On the original Fujita scale, an F5 tornado had estimated winds of 261-318 mph. Today, most scientists believe that this estimate was too high for the damage done. On the new Enhanced Fujita scale, an EF5 tornado is estimated to have winds in excess of 200 mph, while the degree of damage remains the same. These estimates are understandably difficult to verify.
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How fast are the winds in a class five tornado?
Winds in an EF5 tornado are over 200 mph. Winds to just over 300 mph have been recorded in such storms.
Is a tornado a slow process or a rapid process?
In terms of weather a tornado is a very fast process.
How fast does an EF6 tornado spin at?
There is no such thing as an EF6 tornado. Estimated winds for an EF5 tornado start at just over 200 mph and have no upper bound.
What are the forms of energy found in a tornado?
The energy in a tornado is kinetic energy, primarily in the form of very fast moving winds.
How fast were the winds of the Flint-Beecher tornado?
It is impossible to know exactly how fast the winds were as we did not have the tools to measure a tornado's winds back then. But since the tornado was rated F5 (equivalent to EF5 on the new scale) winds were probably well over 200 mph.
How fast are the winds in a class five tornado?
Winds in an EF5 tornado are over 200 mph. Winds to just over 300 mph have been recorded in such storms.
How fast is first class delivery?
Not fast at all! 5-14 days
Explain the difference between how fast a tornado is moving and how fast its rotational winds are?
How fast a tornado is moving refers to how fast the tornado itself travels from point A to point B. For example, a tornado moving towards at 30 mph and is a mile away will reach you in 2 minutes. The rotational winds of a tornado refers to how fast the tornado itself is spinning, which is generally faster than its forward speed.
How do you explain a tornado to a 5 year old?
You could say that a tornado is a kind of very fast spinning wind that sometimes happens during a thunderstorm that can wreck houses.
How fast is the middle of a tornado?
i think the middle of the tornado is completely still.
How fast is the fastestest tornado?
Winds in a tornado can get up to 300 mph.
Does a tornado have wind?
A tornado IS wind- very fast winds spinning in a circle.
How fast does a tornado jet go?
The Tornado's max speed is 1,490 mph
Is a tornado a slow process or a rapid process?
In terms of weather a tornado is a very fast process.
Where does the damage come from the most in a tornado?
Most damage in a tornado is caused by the extremely fast winds.
How do people know how fast a tornado goes?
In terms of how fast a tornado is moving, the tornado is tracked on radar. The forward speed is calculated based on how far it moves in a given period of time. The wind speed of a tornado is estimated based on the severity of the damage it causes.
Why does the 5 percent tornado probability from the SPC qualify for tornado watch issuance?
The 5 percent tornado probability from the SPC qualify for tornado watch issuance,
