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That can have different answers. There are 6 levels on the Fujita Scale ranging from F0 to F5 (EF0 to EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale). But these are only levels of intensity and do not divide tornadoes into distinct types.
Type 1: also known as supercell tornadoes. These tornadoes, which form from the mesocyclone of a supercell, are the most common type and are generally the strongest. They are the only ones that can reach EF4 an EF5 intensity. On occasion these tornadoes can become very large.
Type 2: also known as landspouts or waterspouts* depending on where they occur. These tornadoes most often form from developing thunderstorms. They are weaker on average than supercell tornadoes but on rare occasions can be as as strong as EF3. When they occur as landspouts they often produce a characteristic dust tube.
Other tornado-like circulations such as dust devils, fire whirls and gustnadoes are not considered tornadoes.
*Type 1 tornadoes can occur as waterspouts as well, though not as often as type 2. They are called tornadic waterspouts. Waterspouts are usually not officially counted as tornadoes unless they hit land.
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How many tornadoes where there in 1974?
There were 945 tornadoes confirmed in the U.S. in 1974. However, the actual number of tornadoes was porbably much higher as back then we still missed many of the F0 and F1 tornadoes.
How many tornadoes happened last year?
The U.S. had 1282 tornadoes in 2010.
How many tornadoes does Dallas have per year?
well they have about 3 tornadoes each year
How many tornadoes do Australia have in 1 year?
Australia has about 80 tornadoes every year.
Do tornadoes go uphill?
Yes. Contrary to what many believe, hills do not stop tornadoes.
What kinds of shapes are tornadoes?
A cone. I think :)
What were the names of Australia's tornadoes?
Tornadoes do not have names. Australia has had many tornadoes, too many to list here.
Different kind of weather disturbances?
The kinds of weather disturbances are:typhoons,tsunamis,earthquakes,landslides,tornadoes ,and so on.
What kinds of damage does tornadoes inflict on the built envirnment?
Anything from dirt & scratches to total destruction.
How many tornadoes were there in 2002?
There were 934 tornadoes in the U.S. in 2002. Worldwide it is harder to determine as many countries do not keep records of tornadoes
How many tornadoes have hit Fayetteville ar?
How many tornadoes have hit Fayetteville, AR?
How many tornadoes are in Oklahoma?
On average there are about 57 tornadoes a year
Are there many tornadoes in Hawaii?
No. Tornadoes do happen in Hawaii but they are rare.
How many states have had tornadoes?
All 50 states have had tornadoes.
Why are tornadoes named?
Tornadoes are not named. There are too many of them for any sort of naming system.
Does Midwest has the most tornadoes?
Yes and no north in Midwest has barely any tornadoes but south has many tornadoes
Where and how often do tornadoes occur?
Tornadoes happen all around the world and it depend on your location as to how many tornadoes you will have.
