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Well, the record was 301 miles per hour which was the Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May3, 1999. Other tornadoes may have been stronger as the vast majority of tornadoes never have their winds measured. Tornadoes this strong will wipe houses clean off their foundations and strip asphalt from roads.
The deadliest tornado ever recorded was the Daulatpur-Saturia tornado. This tornado struck Bangladesh on April 26, 1989. Although the exact death toll is unknown it is believed to be approximately 1,300. However, it is very rare for a single tornado to kill even a few dozen people.
What else can I help you with?
How powerful and deadly is a hurricane?
A hurricane is NOT powerful at all.And a hurricane is also NOT deadly
Why do tornadoes cause trouble?
The powerful winds insider a tornado can damage or destroy homes and buildings. As buildings come apart potentially deadly debris goes airborne.
Why are children afraid of Tornadoes?
Tornadoes can be deadly and very destructive. It is quite reasonable to be afraid of them.
How was tornadoes?
I never experienced it, but it should be scary and deadly
How are thunderstorms more deadly than tornadoes?
No, tornadoes are the deadliest type of severe weather in the United States.
In which of the seven continents do most powerful tornadoes take place?
The most powerful tornadoes usually happen in North America.
In which year did the most deadly tornadoes strike the US?
The greatest number of deadly tornadoes in the U.S. struck in 1974. That year there were 79 killer tornadoes in the U.S. which resulted in 366 deaths. The deadliest year for tornadoes, however, was 1925 with 794 people killed by tornadoes. 695 of these were from one tornado, the deadliest in U.S. history.
How are tornadoes and lightning alike?
Tornadoes and lightning are both forms of severe weather phenomena associated with thunderstorms. They can both cause significant damage and threat to life. Additionally, both tornadoes and lightning are generated by powerful updrafts and downdrafts within a thunderstorm.
How deadly can tornadoes be?
It varies. Most tornadoes don't kill anyone. At their worst tornadoes can kill hundreds. The highest death toll for a single tornado is 1300
How do tornadoes wreck the environment?
The powerful winds of tornadoes can destroy trees and other vegetation.
Do tornadoes aways move in the same direction?
No. It is a common misconception that tornadoes always travel northeast. In truth, while t northeast is the most common direction for U.S. tornadoes, they can travel in any direction. In one famous case in 1997 an extremely powerful and deadly F5 tornado traveled southwest. The town of Jarrell, Texas was completely devastated.
What are two states that are prone and deadly in tornado alley?
Texas where the most tornadoes occur Oklahoma where killer tornadoes have been reported
