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A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground, often made visible by a condensation funnel. The powerful winds and flying debris in a tornado are capable of cause severe damage to trees and property. Damage can range from broken tree limbs and missing shingles to the complete destruction of entire neighborhoods. The most powerful tornadoes can completel blow away even the sturdiest houses and strip asphalt from roads.
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What do they call tornadoes in US?
Tornadoes in the U.S. are called tornadoes.
What are the 3 general categories of tornadoes?
Tornadoes are sometimes divided into "weak" tornadoes "strong" and "violent" tornadoes. Weak tornadoes are those rated EF0 and EF1. Most tornadoes are weak. Strong tornadoes are those rated EF2 and EF3. Violent tornadoes are those rated EF4 and EF5. They are the rarest of tornadoes, only about 1% of tornadoes are this strong.
Is there any extreme tornadoes?
It depends on what you mean by extreme. Tornadoes of EF4 and EF5 tornadoes, however are often referred to as violent tornadoes. These account for about 1% of all tornadoes.
Names of known Tornadoes?
Tornadoes don't get named, Hurricanes do, but Tornadoes don't.
Does Floridas have tornadoes?
Florida frequently has tornadoes, though several states have more tornadoes annually.
Are tornadoes safe?
No. Tornadoes are dangerous.
Are tornadoes calm?
No. Tornadoes are violent.
What continent does not have tornadoes?
Antarctica is the continent that does not have tornadoes. Tornadoes typically form over land, so the cold and uninhabited nature of Antarctica makes it unlikely for tornadoes to occur there.
Can tornadoes create other tornadoes?
Yes, some strong tornadoes create brief satellite tornadoes that circle the main funnel.
Is it tornadoes or tornados?
Obviously it is tornadoes not tornados tornado is singular while tornadoes are plural
Does turkey the country get tornadoes?
Yes. There are tornadoes in Turkey. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere.
What landforms create tornadoes?
Landforms do not create tornadoes. Tornadoes are a product of severe thunderstorms.
