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How should house be built to overcome the force caused by tornado?
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What is the name of the new steam engine recently built in Britain?
It is called "Tornado"
What caused the rapid growth of cities in the late 1800?
people built more than one house to live in
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How are forms built for concrete?
All forms should be well constructed.All forms should be carefully aligned.It should be subtle and firm.All forms should be securely braced and fastened together in their final position.
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What can an f2 tornado do?
An F2 tornado can tear the roof from a well built house and completely destroy a trailer.
How damaging can an F5 tornado be?
An F5 Tornado is the most powerful category of tornado possible. This tornado pulls well-built homes off their foundations and into the air before shredding them and wiping the foundation clean.
When was the first tornado plane built?
The Panavia Tornado first flew on 14 August 1974 and was introduced into active service in 1979.
What is the name of the new steam engine recently built in Britain?
It is called "Tornado"
What is the size of an F4 tornado?
There is no given size for a tornado of any rating. The ratings of tornadoes are based on the severity of the damage caused by the tornado. A rating of F4, for example, indicates that well-built houses were completely leveled. While tornadoes of F4 strength are typically very large they don't have to be. Some have been only 100 yards wide while other have been over 2 miles wide.
Can a tornado take a whole house away?
Yes, a house can be completely swept off its foundation by an EF4 or EF5 tornado depending on how well built it is.
Will homeowners insurance cover damages caused by structural defects?
No. If your house been built fairly recently, then the contractor who built your house may be lible for damages. If he is a licensed contractor, then he will (should!) be bonded, which should cover the damages.
How do people adjust to tornado?
People in tornado-prone areas sometimes practice tornado drills just as most people practice fire drills. Some have storm shelters built into or near their homes, and many towns have sirens that sound when a tornado threatens.
The best place to seek shelter during a tornado?
In the basement of a WELL built building.
Is there a such thing as a F4 tornado?
Yes. F4 is the second strongest category on the Fujita scale, indicating an extremely powerful tornado that can completely level well-built homes.
Where is the safest place to be when a tornado is approaching?
The safest place to be is in the basement of a well-built house or building.
Was the gateway arch built to block tornadoes?
No, it was simply built as a monument. The arch would have little to no effect on a tornado even if it took a direct hit.
