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"Water tornadoes," which are called waterspouts, are divided into two categories.
Fair-weather waterspouts, are structured differently and generally weaker than classic tornadoes.
Tornadic waterspouts are ordinary tornadoes that happen to be on water, they are just as strong as ordinary tornadoes.
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Why is a tornado stronger than an earthquake?
It isn't. An earthquake releases far more energy than a tornado.
In a tornado the air spirals mostly vertically?
No, the rotation of a tornado is stronger than its updraft.
Has there ever been an F7 tornado?
No. No tornado stronger than F5 has ever been recorded.
What happens to a waterspout when it hits land?
None really. A waterspout occurs on water and a landspout is essentially the same thing on land. Though a smaller percentage of waterspouts are actually classic supercell tornadoes on water.
Why is water stronger than water?
Water is stronger than rock.
Is an earthquake stronger than a tornado?
In terms of the energy output, yes.
What is the name to a tornado that only forms over open water?
Yes. A tornado on water is called a waterspout.
What the worst characteristics of a tornado?
In a violent tornado the worst features are flying debris and suction vortices, small whirlwinds that have stronger winds than the rest of the tornado.
Does wind travel faster over land or water?
No. Hurricane winds have been recorded only up to about 190 mph. Tornado winds can reach up to 300 mph
Is water stronger than lightning?
Yes, water is stronger than lightning, because lightning is fire, so water is stronger than lightning.
Which characteristics of a tornado are the most dangerous?
In a violent tornado the worst features are flying debris and suction vortices, small whirlwinds that have stronger winds than the rest of the tornado.
Which is stronger cyclone hurricane typhoon or tornado?
A hurricane and a typhoon are the same strength, as they are the same type of storm only occurring in different regions. They are a kind of cyclone. Overall, a hurricane or typhoon is stronger than other varieties of cyclone. Due to their large size, such cyclone will release more energy than a tornado, but a tornado has stronger winds.
