Surprisingly, typical damage is not all that severe. The majority of tornadoes are classified as EF0 or EF1. In these tornadoes, houses may lose some roof surface and siding. Weak structures such as sheds and barns may be destroyed Trees may be knocked down.
Some tornadoes are strong enough to destroy well-built houses, but these account for less than 5% of all recorded tornadoes.
The damage from a tornado is usually more severe than that of a hurricane, but because a tornado covers a much smaller area, the total amount of damage from a tornado is usually less.
Yes. Although isolated tornadoes usually don't get very high intensity ratings, even the weakest category of tornado, EF0, can cause damage.
A space tornado can cause serious damage, usually 2-4 miles wide if it touches ground. But most of the time, it doesn't touches ground
Generally not. A tsunami can usually cause more damage because it affects a bigger area. However, a tornado can often cause worse damage in a small area.
by their windspeed
The center of a tornado.
Yes a tornado can cause property damage ranging from minor roof damage and loss of gutters and siding to complete destruction of well-constructed buildings.
Generally tornado winds are more destructive that hurricane winds. Hurricane winds, however, cause damage over a much larger area than a tornado, so the overall amount of damage may be greater. The worst damage in a hurricane is usually the result of flooding.
There are two basic ways in which tornadoes cause damage. First, the wind in a tornado carries an enormous amount of force, which can damage tor destroy structures and vegetation. Second, debris carried by a tornado can cause significant damage on impact.
It can, but the most destructive winds are usually found in subvortices that orbit within the funnel.
A tornado is a storm that usually passes quickly and carves a relatively narrow damage path.
Simple predicate italicized, complex predicate in bold.The center of a tornado can cause a great deal of damage.