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Tornadoes can damage or destroy man made structures. Pieces of destroyed buildings can then turn into high speed projectiles. This flying debris, along with collapsing buildings can kill or injure people struck. People caught outside or in vehicles may be picked up and thrown, in which case survival is unlikely.
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Tornadoes can cause significant damage and pose a serious threat to life and property. They can demolish buildings, uproot trees, and toss large objects through the air. Additionally, tornadoes can generate strong winds, hail, and intense rainfall, leading to flash flooding.
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What is the greatest danger in a tornado?
The greatest danger is flying or falling debris
What is a tornado threat?
A tornado threat is not a formal term in meteorology. It merely refers to the potential danger an area might face from tornadoes and the magnitude of that danger.
What is a tornado threat or tornado warned Storm?
A tornado warned storm is a thunderstorm for which a tornado warning has been issued, indicating that it is capable of producing a tornado. A tornado threat is a general term that refers to the danger tornadoes may pose to an area during a particular storm.
What does it mean when a watch is issued for a tornado?
A tornado watch means that general weather conditions are right for tornadoes to form, even if there is no imminent threat. If there is immediate danger of a tornado then a tornado warning will be issued. To help you remember, a tornado watch simply tells you to watch out.
An announcement that tornadoes are possible in your area is called?
If an announcement indicates a general possibility of tornadoes, but not that there is an imminent danger, then it is called a tornado watch. If there is an imminent threat of a tornado, then a tornado warning is issued.
A tornado is dangerous mostly because of what?
While property damage in a tornado is primarily caused by the tornado's extremely powerful winds, the greatest danger of injury and death to people comes from flying debris.
Who is in more danger of a tornado?
It depends on where you live, really. Tornado ally is where most tornados occur. That's because tornados mostly are formed in warm weather.
Why should you stay away from windows during a tornado?
Windows can break even in weak tornado, creating flying shards of glass. Windows also offer no protection from flying debris, which is the greatest danger in a tornado.
We (sat, set, sit) very quietly in the tornado shelter until the danger had passed?
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Why does a cow lie down during a tornado?
A cow wouldn't be THAT stupid! Cattle, like all prey animals that are faced with life-threatening danger, DO NOT lay down: they run like they got a fire lit under their tail to get out of the danger area, which would be the tornado.
Why is it important to issue tornado warnings as early as possible?
I used to live in Tornado Alley... a tornado watch means that the weather conditions mean it is very likely that a tornado will form in an area. A tornado warning means a tornado has touched down nearby.
What is more dangerous a hurrricane or tornado?
The danger isn't categorical. That's like asking which is more expensive, a home repair or a medical expense. Each tornado or hurricane must be gauged individually.
