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Three examples of Infamous tornadoes include:
The Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. The worst tornado in U.S. history, this F5 tornado killed 695 people and injured over 2,000 along its 219 mile long damage path which crossed parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. No other tornado in the U.S. killed so many, traveled so far or so fast, or lasted so long.
The Wichita Falls, Texas tornado of April 10, 1979. This half-mile wide F4 tornado destroyed a large portion of Wichita Falls, killing 42 and injuring over 1700. It held the title of the costliest tornado in terms of property damage in U.S. history for 20 years until May 3, 1999. In 2011 dollars the cost of damage amounts to more than $1.2 billion.
The Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011. This EF5 tornado destroyed a full third of the city of Joplin, killing 158 and injured over 1100, making it the seventh deadliest tornado in U.S. history, the deadliest since 1947, and the first since 1953 to kill more than 100. Damage amounted to $2.8 billion, making it the costliest tornado in U.S. history.
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What are three examples of destructive force?
earthquake, tornadoes, hurricanes
What are examples of wind?
Tornadoes...
What is the infamous tornado?
An infamous tornado is one that is know for being particularly devastating. A number of tornadoes have become infamous, including the Tri-State tornado of 1925, the Wichita Falls tornado of 1979, and the Oklahoma City tornado of 1999.
You are driving to Missouri at the end of march do you have to worry about tornadoes?
Tornadoes have occurred in Missouri in March (including the infamous Tri- State tornado) but the chances of encountering a tornado are low.
What three states have had the most tornadoes to occur?
The top three states for tornadoes are Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
What category is the May 3 1999 tornado in Oklahoma put in?
There were many tornadoes in Oklahoma that day, but the infamous Oklahoma City tornado was an F5.
Who are some infamous Muslims?
Infamous Muslims are those who are known for immoral or evil deeds. Examples of such Muslims include Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein.
What are the three main months of tornadoes activity?
The three most active months for tornadoes in the United States are April, May, and June.
What common months do tornadoes occur in?
Although tornadoes can occur in any month, the peak three months for tornadoes are April, May, and June.
Tornadoes and hurricanes are examples of?
Tornadoes and hurricanes are both examples of severe weather phenomena known as cyclones. Tornadoes are characterized by strong rotating winds that form from thunderstorms, while hurricanes are large tropical cyclones with low-pressure centers that develop over warm ocean waters.
When did the Moore tornado happen?
Moore, Oklahoma has been hit by a number of significant tornadoes. The two most infamous tornadoes to hit Moore were on May 3, 1999 and May 20, 2013. Both tornadoes caused damage in the billions of dollars, killed dozens, and injured hundreds. Other significant tornadoes hit on November 19, 1973; May 8, 2003; and May 10, 2010.
Do Illinois Pennsylvania or Oregon have the least amount of tornadoes per year?
Of the three, Oregon has the lowest number, averaging 3 tornadoes per year. Next up comes Pennsylvania, averaging 17 tornadoes per year. Highest of the three is Illinois, averaging 53 tornadoes per year.
