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How is the damage form an earthequake different from that of a tornado?
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∙ 12y ago
First, how they cause damage is different. Tornadoes cause damage with extreme winds and flying debris. Earthquakes cause damage by shaking buildings and deforming the ground beneath them.
Weaker tornadoes cause damage almost exclusively to the outside of a building. Siding and roof material can be stripped away, gutters and awnings taken down, and windows broken. Stronger tornadoes can tear away roofs and walls and scatter some of the debris downwind. When houses are leveled by very strong tornadoes even greater amounts of debris are scattered. The very strongest of tornadoes blow houses away, leaving behind a bare foundation. In a sense tornadoes destroy buildings from the top down and from the outside in.
Minor earthquakes can crack walls and cause loose objects to fall. Stronger earthquakes can lead to the partial collapse of many buildings. Very strong earthquakes will level most buildings, but the debris mostly stays on the foundation. Since earthquakes originate underground they easily cause damage to a building's foundation. Damage to the foundation is rare in tornadoes.
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What will happen if tornado goes to a different tornado?
When two tornadoes meet they merge to form a larger tornado. This is an unusual occurrence, but when it does happen it usually involves a large tornado absorbing a smaller one.
Tornadoes can form when wind at different blows in different directions and at different speeds?
That itself does not cause tornadoes, but a similar phenomenon is a factor in tornado formation. When wind at different altitudes blows in different speeds and directions, the air in between and start to roll horizontally. This is called wind shear. Again, wind shear alone cannot produce a tornado, but it is an important factor in how tornadoes form.
Can you stop a tornado with another tornado?
No, you cannot stop a tornado with another tornado. The two tornadoes would simply merge and form a larger tornado.
One of the conditions that can cause a tornado to form is when the wind in an area blows in different directions at different altitudes. This is called?
This condition is called wind shear.
What is the similar between tornado and a black hole?
well not that much they both spin and that's about it....wat different is that a tornado is sucking in air instead of a black hole it has emense gravity and what goes in a black hole is never seen again and with a tornado is just comes out is maybe a different form (morebeat up)
What is a reason a tornado is a severe storm?
A tornado is a form of severe weather because it develops during a thunderstorm and is capable of producing substantial damage.
Can a tornado form at 10 miles an hour?
A slow-moving tornado tornado might travel at 10 mph, but a vortex with 10 mph winds would by no means be considered a tornado. The winds must be strong enough to produce damage.
What will happen if tornado goes to a different tornado?
When two tornadoes meet they merge to form a larger tornado. This is an unusual occurrence, but when it does happen it usually involves a large tornado absorbing a smaller one.
How much damage can a fire tornado form?
A "fire tornado" is not a true tornado and is more properly called a firewhirl. Firewhirls can produce strong winds, but they usually are not strong enough to cause major damage. The main danger is that a firewhirl can spread fire to a new location. The fire can then potentially burn down entire neighborhoods.
A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form?
Partially. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or already has formed.
Can a tornado form in England?
well i think a tornado can form anywhere
Can you predict if a tornado is about to happen?
Not exactly. If a tornado is imminent then Doppler radar will probably detect the rotation wand a warning will be issued that a tornado may soon form. Often, especially with areas of major damage, the tornado has already been on the ground for at least a few minutes and moves into the area. Meteorologists can often detect the signature of a tornado on radar will announce where the tornado is and where it is going.
Is it true that a tornado warning means that a tornado might form?
No. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or has already been spotted.
Tornadoes can form when wind at different blows in different directions and at different speeds?
That itself does not cause tornadoes, but a similar phenomenon is a factor in tornado formation. When wind at different altitudes blows in different speeds and directions, the air in between and start to roll horizontally. This is called wind shear. Again, wind shear alone cannot produce a tornado, but it is an important factor in how tornadoes form.
What is a fire tornado?
a tornado in the form of fire
Is it possible for an F6 tornado to form?
No. An F5 is the strongest tornado that is able to form.
Why tornadoes form in tornado alley?
They form in Tornado Alley for a couple of reasons. One of them is because of the weather. It is humid there. But, tornadoes can also form outside of Tornado Alley. They can form anymore!
