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Why are people so afraid of a possible tornado coming their way?
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People are afraid because tornadoes can destroy homes and kill people.
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How do meteorologists warn people about a tornado?
If a possible tornado is seen by spotters or detected by radar a tornado warning is issued. The public is then informed of the warning via special TV and radio announcements, as well as through the internet. Some towns sound sirens that warn of a coming tornado.
What instruments can track a tornado?
a Doppler rader tracks a tornado and will tell the wearther people if it's coming
What do people do if there was a tornado and no shelter around?
If you are outside with no shelter a available and a tornado is coming the best option is to lie in a ditch or depression in the ground
What is or would be the scariest tornado and how or why?
Whether one tornado is scarier than another is a matter of opinion. Some may find nighttime tornadoes the scariest. Coupled with the natural tendency to be afraid of the dark, there is the fact that something dangerous and potentially deadly is coming, but you can't see it. Other people would be more afraid to see the funnel approaching, swirling with debris as it shreds homes and trees, a preview of what it may do to your livelihood.
What are the effects and concerns of a tornado?
Tornadoes cause major property damage and often kill and injure people. The main concerns regarding tornadoes are these effects and warning people when a tornado is coming.
Who to call in case of a tornado?
If a tornado is coming, do not call anyone. Take cover immediately. After a tornado passes you may call the National Weather Service to report that a tornado is in the area. If people are seriously injured or trapped, call 911.
How can humans protect themselves from the impact of a tornado?
The best thing that people can do is to pay attention to weather advisories so they can no when a tornado is coming. When a tornado threatens, people should get to some underground shelter or get to the interior part of a sturdy house or building.
How did people prepare for the tornado in Waco Texas?
They didn't prepare. Waco was never warned about the approaching tornado, which was obscured by rain. As a result, nobody knew it was coming.
What tornado killed 1300 people in 2008?
No such tornado happened in 2008. The Daulatpur-Saturia tornado in Bangladesh did kill 1300 people, but it was in 1989. It is the only tornado to have killed more than 1000 people. One possible source of confusion is Cyclone Nargis, which struck Myanmar in 2008, killing 130,000. This however was not a tornado but was basically a hurricane.
What are 3 possible dangers in a tornado?
Three possible dangers in a tornado are flying derbis, which is the main cause of tornadic deaths and injuries; collapsing buildings and falling trees, which have been known to crush people; and the winds themselves, which can pick people up and throw them.
What made the voyage of discovery possible?
people coming
Was there any precipitation during the Waco Texas tornado?
Yes. The Waco tornado was shrouded in heavy rain. This was a factor in that tornadoes high death toll as people could not see it coming.
