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That is extremely difficult to estimate and would depend on the size and strength of the tornado and what there is to pick up. A large, violent tornado moving through a developed area might be carrying many thousands of small objects.
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How many houses can a tornado pick up?
While tornadoes frequently destroy houses it is fairly rare for whole houses to be lifted. In some cases a violent tornado might pick up one or two at a time and perhaps a few dozen in all along its path.
What is the average time for a tornado to stay on the ground?
The average tornado lasts for about 5 minutes.
How does the air pressure change before a tornado?
Tornadoes are associated with low pressure systems. Therefore, pressure will drop in the time leading up to a tornado.
Is it possible to make a lightning tornado?
No. While tornadoes and lightning often occur at the same time a tornado cannot be made of lighting, nor are the two directly related. A tornado is a vortex of air; lighting is an electrical discharge.
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.
How many houses can a tornado pick up?
While tornadoes frequently destroy houses it is fairly rare for whole houses to be lifted. In some cases a violent tornado might pick up one or two at a time and perhaps a few dozen in all along its path.
What bone is phalanges?
those are your fingers, very small bone, you can pick up things with your hand . But you exually pick things up with your phalanges, unless you pick up things in a strange way.. (=You're welcome (=waste of my time....
What to expect when a tornado hits?
you will see a pinkish sky and feel warm and cold air at the same time and the wind will start to pick up and get firse.
What time does a specific tornado occur?
a tornado can occur at any time of the day or the year
What to take to the basement when a there is tornado?
A blanket and a helmet to offer some protection. Often there isn't much time to gather things.
What time of the year is tornado alley?
Tornado Alley is a region, not a time of year. Tornado season is generally considered to last April through June.
What is a pedal phalanges?
those are your fingers, very small bone, you can pick up things with your hand . But you exually pick things up with your phalanges, unless you pick up things in a strange way.. (=You're welcome (=waste of my time....
Will sirens go off when there is a tornado?
Only in areas that have them. Many places don't. The sirens will only go off if the tornado is detected in time. Usually they are, but not always.
What is the average warning time of a tornado strike?
The average lead time for a tornado warning is 14 minutes.
Are tornadoes white until they touch the ground and pick up debris?
They can be. The apparent color of a tornado's funnel depends on the lighting conditions. A tornado that is lit up from the front will appear light gray or white, while a tornado lit from behind will appear dark. The link below shows a comparison of two pictures taken from opposite sides of the same tornado at nearly the same time, but from opposite sides.
What is a coastal tornado?
A coastal tornado is a tornado that strikes a coastal area. If the tornado moves over water at any point it is called a waterspout for that time.
When would be the best time to visit tornado alley and catch a tornado?
April-June is the best time to see a tornado, generally going north as the season progresses.
