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Top 5 Myths and Misconceptions
Myth or Misconception #5 .... Highway overpasses are a safe place to shelter if you are on the road when you see a tornado coming.
Myth or Misconception #4 .... Opening windows to equalize air pressure will save a roof, or even a home, from destruction by a tornado.
Myth or Misconception #3 .... Tornadoes never strike big cities.
Myth or Misconception #2 .... Some towns are "protected!"
Myth or Misconception #1 .... The southwest corner of a basement is the safest location during passage of a tornado.
Other Myths & Misconceptions:
You can always see a tornado coming.
Tornadoes always travel southwest to northeast.
Tornadoes can't cross rough terrain, water, or occur at high elevation.
You can outrun a tornado in your car.
Radar will give you plenty of warning.
Opening windows will equalize air pressure and prevent an explosion
A highway overpass provides good shelter from a tornado.
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Are there tornadoes in Calgary Alberta?
Yes There has been some tornadoes in Calgary.
Are tornadoes very small?
tornadoes can be small and some can be big well it depends how big the cloud is
What are some effects tornadoes have on the weather?
tornadoes can cause bad and vary destructive hail , heavy rain
What are some myths about the Sun?
see link below
Are tornadoes visible?
Yes. Tornadoes are often made visble by condensation in their funnels and by dust and debris. However, some tornadoes may be obsured from view by rain or the dark of night.
Did any ancient civilizations develop myths about tornadoes in order to explain how or why they occur?
They looked like neurons.
Are the myths in gtasa real?
some myths are some arnet
Did Greek create myths?
Myths were created as an oral tradition. Some myths started out as revaluations or dreams some were even true stories, then they morphed into some grandiose story.
What are some characteristics of myths?
myths are a characteristics of not real or a tale or fiction
Do cyclones have tornadoes in them?
Some cyclones produce tornadoes, but most do not.
Can tornadoes happened during hurracane?
Some hurricanes do produce tornadoes in their outer areas. Even without tornadoes, in winds in the eye wall of a hurricane are just as strong as in some tornadoes.
Can tornadoes create other tornadoes?
Yes, some strong tornadoes create brief satellite tornadoes that circle the main funnel.
How many words is in a myths?
Some words that can be made from the letters in 'myths' are:myshythy
What are some of the myths related to Hermes?
Probably because Hermes is in a lot of the myths. He is a greek god, so there were myths written about him.
Can there be thin tornadoes and thick tornadoes?
yes, some tornadoes are relatively small while others are huge
Are there tornadoes in texas?
Yes there is tornadoes in Texas because some parts of Texas are in tornadoes alley.🌪
Are there any myths associated with tornadoes?
Yes. There are many myths associated with tornadoes. Here are a few. Myth: Tornadoes cannot hit big cities, hills, or places near lakes or rivers. Fact: These features offer no protection against tornadoes. Myth: Opening windows during a tornado can prevent you house from exploding. Fact: This simply does not work, and may actually increase the damage to your house. Myth: An overpass provides good shelter from a tornado. Fact: An overpass offers no protection from debris and actually acts as a wind tunnel, making the wind faster.
