The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of 1999 caused $1 billion worth of damage. This works out to $1.4 billion in 2014 amounts.
The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 20, 2013 was large and extremely violent. At times it was over a mile wide. It was rated EF5, a status only given the the most intense tornadoes which cause extreme damage, wiping houses clean off their foundations. The tornado killed 24 people and injured over 300, making it the worst tornado to hit the U.S. in 2013 . The cost of damage was estimated at $2 billion, making it one of the most destructive tornadoes in U.S. history.
Tornadoes do not have names. They may be referred to by where they occur (e.g. the Oklahoma City tornado) but these aren't official. Tornadoes are classified on the Enhanced Fujita scale based on the severity of the damage they cause.
by their windspeed
The center of a tornado.
Yes a tornado can cause property damage ranging from minor roof damage and loss of gutters and siding to complete destruction of well-constructed buildings.
A tornado does not cause a natual disaster. A tornado is a natural disaster. The Oklahoma City area has been hit by many tornadoes, and is likely the most tornado-prone city in the world. Many of the tornadoes that occur in central Oklahoma are extremely powerful, capable of tearing apart well-built houses. When such a tornado moves through a mighly populated area such as Oklahoma City, the damage can be incredible. In the worst case, on May 3, 1999 thousands of homes were destroyed, hundreds were injured, and dozens were killed by a single F5 tornado. A similar event, though not quite as deadly, struck on May 20, 2013.
There are two basic ways in which tornadoes cause damage. First, the wind in a tornado carries an enormous amount of force, which can damage tor destroy structures and vegetation. Second, debris carried by a tornado can cause significant damage on impact.
Simple predicate italicized, complex predicate in bold.The center of a tornado can cause a great deal of damage.
There are two basic ways in which tornadoes cause damage. First, the wind in a tornado carries an enormous amount of force, which can damage tor destroy structures and vegetation. Second, debris carried by a tornado can cause significant damage on impact.
When a tornado touches down it means it has reached the ground and can now cause damage. It is not a tornado until this occurs,
Light damage is the descriptor for an F0 tornado. However stronger tornadoes will also cause light damage in areas that they do not hit head on.
Only in the amount of damage they can cause