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It depends. There is a common misconception that a wedge tornado is necessarily an EF4 or EF5. While many wedge tornadoes are quite powerful, some are not particularly intense. That said, many of the most violent tornadoes are wedges. The most violent tornadoes are capable of picking up large objects such as houses, trains, oil tanks, and heavy construction equipment.
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Can a wedge tornado pick up a cinder block?
Yes. While a cinder block may seem heavy to us, it has a large surface area. It would likely not take a very strong tornado to lift a cinder block that has not been mortared.
How can a tornado pick up something?
Air in a tornado moves upward rapidly, sometimes taking objects with it.
How many things can a tornado pick up at one time?
That is extremely difficult to estimate and would depend on the size and strength of the tornado and what there is to pick up. A large, violent tornado moving through a developed area might be carrying many thousands of small objects.
Can a tornado pick up a concrete house?
Yes, a very strong tornado can sweep it off its foundation and reduce it to rubble.
Can a tornado pick up an airplane?
Yes. Tornadoes have been known to lift up airplanes.
What makes a wedge tornado?
A wedge tornado is a tornado that appears wider than it is tall.
What makes a wedge?
A wedge tornado is a tornado that appears wider than it is tall.
How long is a wedge tornado?
There is no set size for a wedge tornado. Generally a wedge tornado is one that appears to be wider than the distance from the clouds to the ground and the height of the clouds can vary.
What is a wedge tornado?
A wedge tornado is a tornado that is very large, usually one that is wider than the distance between the clouds and the ground.
Can a tornado pick up a bus?
Yes. A strong tornado in the range of EF2 to EF5 can pick up a bus or even a train.
Can a wedge tornado pick up a cinder block?
Yes. While a cinder block may seem heavy to us, it has a large surface area. It would likely not take a very strong tornado to lift a cinder block that has not been mortared.
Can you make a distinction between a wedge tornado and a classic tornado?
Yes. A classic tornado is a relatively narrow funnel shape extending toward the ground. A wedge tornado is enormous, appearing to be wider than it is tall.
What does a tornado do to make dust?
They pick it up from the ground
What is the name of the fat tornado?
A very large tornado is sometimes called a wedge.
What did the tornado say to the car?
"I'll pick you up later."
How can a tornado pick up something?
Air in a tornado moves upward rapidly, sometimes taking objects with it.
Could a tornado pick up the CN tower?
No. Though a very strong tornado might cause it to collapse.
