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Depending on the type of structure and the strength of the tornado damage can range from roof damage and broken windows to the complete destruction of well-built structures.
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obviously depending on the size of the tornado it may not do a great deal of damage, just rustle up the trees and bushes but that's about it. But if your talking about a powerfull tornado like an F4 or F5, and its got enough energy to stay on the ground then it can literally wipe out a whole area which will destroy the habitats and most likely the inhabitants of those habitats.
the shopping mall could flood or collapse
The short-term damage from a tornado includes structures with varying degrees of damage, and downed and damaged trees and power lines. The severity of damage can range from minor damage to roofs and siding to well-built houses and other structures being completely blown away.
Structures and vegetation hit by the tornado will be damaged or destroyed. People and animals may be killed or injured.The degree of damage depends on the intensity of the tornado.
Typical tornado damage includes snapped trees, material peeled from roofs, and some weak structures badly damaged. Typical damage from an intense tornado includes large numbers of trees snapped or uprooted, houses partially or completely destroyed, and weak structures completely torn apart or blown away.
Tornadoes are rated based on the severity of the damage they inflict. The general indicator of F5 intensity in a tornado is well-constructed houses that have been wiped clean off their foundations.
A tornado will usually cause damage to any trees or man made structures it encounters. For most tornadoes this damage will not be very severe. However, strong tornadoes can destroy many structures and pose a great risk to human life.
Disadvantages of tornadoes are the property damage and human damage that they inflict. An advantage of a tornado is that it can clear land in a way that humans can't, which may amount to something positive.
Damage can range from Minor roof damage and broken tree limbs in a very weak tornado to the complete obliteration of well built structures. For more details see the link below.
Damage can vary considerably. A weak tornado may only peel away shingles and break windows. An EF2 tornado may remove the roof or at least a large portion of it. An EF3 tornado may destroy all or most of the top floor. A tornado of EF4 or EF5 strength could completely level the building.