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- On June 27, 2011 a short-lived tornado touched down in Presque Isle State Park near Erie, Pennsylvania, downing about 50 trees, taking down power lines, and smashing an observation deck. The tornado was rated EF0, the lowest rating a tornado can receive. The tornado had estimated winds of 85 mph, was on the ground for about a quarter mile, and was up to 75 yards wide. There were no deaths or injuries. Damage totaled to $120,000.
- On May 22, 2011 a tornado touched down just west of Joplin, Missouri and rapidly grew and intensified as it moved into the city, where it caused utter devastation. Nearly 7,000 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed. Some were completely swept away. The tornado was rated EF5, the highest rating possible with winds of over 200 mph. The tornado was on the ground for 22 miles and was at times nearly a mile wide. There were 158 deaths and over 1,100 injuries, making this the deadliest tornado in the U.S since 1947. The cost of damage was $2.8 billion, making it the costliest U.S. tornado.
- On April 14, 2012 a tornado touched down south of Wichita, Kansas and moved through the southeastern portions of the city, damaging or destroying hundreds of homes. The tornado was rated EF3 with estimated winds peaking at 136-165 mph. It was at times nearly a mile wide and traveled 13 miles. Early warnings prevented any deaths, but 38 were injured. Damage totaled $500 million.
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What is a real story about a tornado?
the waco tornado
How is a tornado in a bottle project similar to a real tornado?
Both the tornado in bottle and a real tornado involve a vortex that strengthens via the principle of conservation of angular momentum.
Is there a date that there was not a tornado?
Yes. There is no shortage of examples.
What has been the devastating example of a tornado?
There are many examples of devastating tornadoes. The worst tornado in U.S. history was the Tri-State tornado of 1925, which destroyed several communities and killed at least 695 people. More recent examples include the Tuscaloosa/Birmingham tornado of 2011, the Joplin tornado of 2011, and the Moore tornado of 2013.
What is a non-example of a tornado?
Non-examples of a tornado: - hurricane - dust devil - wind storm - blizzard
In the movie Where the heart is their is a tornado is it real?
No
What are THREE examples of weather?
thunderstorms,hurricanes,and a tornado
Why tornado drill at school might to save life?
Because if there is a real tornado you will now what to do.
What type of storm is characterized by a circulation cell?
wrong, the real answer to this question is tornado
Is the greensburg tornado real?
The Greensburg, Kansas tornado of May 4, 2007 was definitely a real event. It was the first tornado to be rated EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. This enormous tornado destroyed 95% of the town of Greensburg, killing 11.
What is the tip of a tornado called?
There is no real term for the tip of a tornado. A small area of intense suction in a tornado may be referred to as a suction spot.
What are 3 examples of compound found in the real world?
Water, Sugar and Salt
