A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. It is the most violent type of windstorm on earth. These winds are driven by a large pressure drop within the storm comparable to that of a hurricane but over a much shorter distance. They are often made visible by a condensation funnel and a cloud of dust and/or debris. They can be very destructive, in some cases destroying entire towns.
Occurs during a tornado and hits large or tall objects
The main feature of a tornado is violent, rotating wind.
Flying debris is the most dangerous feature of a tornado. It is responsible for the greatest number of deaths and injuries.
An F5 tornado, now EF5 since the scale changed of 2007.
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
The most dangerous category of tornado is EF5. It is the most dangerous because it is the strongest and the most destructive level of tornado. In an EF5 tornado well built houses will be completely blown away and disintegrate, so even being in the basement does not guarantee survival. These tornadoes produce large debris flying at high speeds that will result in serious injury or death if it strikes a person.
Most tornadoes form in violent thunderstorms called supercells.
Generally not. If a tornado is closing in on you a car is one of the most dangerous places to be. If you are in a car and a tornado is coming close get out of it and seek shelter in a sturdy building. If no such shelter is available take cover in a ditch or depression.
In a violent tornado the worst features are flying debris and suction vortices, small whirlwinds that have stronger winds than the rest of the tornado.
Flying debris is the most dangerous part in a tornado.
No. EF5 is the strongest tornado on the Enhanced Fujita and therefore the most dangerous type.
No. Tornadoes are most dangerous when they hit a city or town. Then as the tornado starts destroying buildings it generates flying debris, which is what causes most tornado deaths and injuries.
An F5 tornado, now EF5 since the scale changed of 2007.
A supercell is the kind of thunderstorm most likely to produce a tornado.
The most dangerous category of tornado is EF5. It is the most dangerous because it is the strongest and the most destructive level of tornado. In an EF5 tornado well built houses will be completely blown away and disintegrate, so even being in the basement does not guarantee survival. These tornadoes produce large debris flying at high speeds that will result in serious injury or death if it strikes a person.
No. Cyclones and tornadoes are completely different phenomena.
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The most dangerous place to be is outside with no access to shelter.
The one that you are nearest to. All are dangerous depending on their location.
The late afternoon and early evening are generally the most dangerous time for tornadoes.