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Can airplane get caught in a tornado?
Yes, normally this happens to planes on the ground when a tornado strikes an airport.
Does it get quiet before a tornado?
It can get quite, but not always. On a number of occasions people have reported an eerie silence before a tornado strikes. However, in other cases, the storm keeps on raging even as the tornado strikes.
Are there any warnings of a tornado?
Yes. In most cases a warning is issued before a tornado strikes.
What is a fact file on tornadoes?
Every time a tornado is about to come scientist gather as much info as they can before the tornado strikes, and thats where they store the observations.
What condition of rain falls during a tornado?
Tornadoes are often, but not always, preceded by heavy downpours, which may or may not stop before the tornado strikes.
Why is lightning mor dangours than a tornado?
Lightning can be considered more dangerous that a tornado because there is no warning. A lightning bold strikes and is gone in a fraction of a second. By contrast it usually takes at least a few minutes for a tornado to form and it is often possible to see or detect one before it strikes.
How much advance warning can forcasters provide before a tornado strikes?
Average lead time for a tornado warning is about 15 minutes. In rares cases it can be over 30 minutes.
Did Brian find the eggs first or did the tornado happen first in the book Hatchet?
In the book "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, Brian finds the eggs first before the tornado happens. He discovers the eggs in the nest of a goose he had seen earlier flying over the lake. The tornado strikes shortly afterward, causing immense destruction to his surroundings.
Where do you go if a tornado strikes?
Hide in a basement that has no windows in it
What is a coastal tornado?
A coastal tornado is a tornado that strikes a coastal area. If the tornado moves over water at any point it is called a waterspout for that time.
How many minutes before the tornado strikes can a meteorologist give an alert?
It varies, but the average lead-time for a tornado warning is 15 minutes. Sometime lead times of up to half an hour can be issued.
What happens if a tornado strikes the ground?
When a tornado strikes the ground, it can cause significant damage by tearing apart structures, uprooting trees, and tossing debris at high speeds. Tornadoes can create a path of destruction that is several miles long and can be up to a mile wide. It is important to take shelter immediately in a sturdy building or underground if a tornado is approaching.
