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The main cause of death in a tornado is flying debris. The winds can pick up objects, such as pieces of buildings, and carry them at great speeds. This often results in death from penetration or blunt injuries. People can also be crushed by falling trees or collapsing buildings. In some cases people are picked up and thrown by the wind of a tornado, usually resulting in serious injury or death.
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How many people are kill a year by tornadoes?
On average tornadoes kill about 60 people each year.
What can tornadoes do to people?
They can kill you
How deadly can tornadoes be?
It varies. Most tornadoes don't kill anyone. At their worst tornadoes can kill hundreds. The highest death toll for a single tornado is 1300
What time of day do tornadoes usually kill people?
Tornadoes can occur and kill any time of day. Most tornadoes though, especially the strong ones that result in the most deaths, occur in the late afternoon or early evening. Tornadoes are more likely to kill after sunset as they are difficult to see.
Are tornadoes strong to get you?
Tornadoes are strong enough to kill people, though the weaker ones usually don't kill. Usually a few dozen people die every year due to tornadoes.
What is the usual amout of people killed in a tornado?
Usually none. A survey of tornadoes in the late 20th and early 21s centuries show that only about 2% of tornadoes in the US ever kill anyone. Of the tornadoes that do kill, most only kill 1 person. Tornadoes with death tolls in the dozens are rare.
Do tornadoes always kill people?
No. Tornadoes are very powerful storms, and while it's possible for a tornado to kill people, it is not inevitable. Many tornadoes kill no one at all. In fact, only about 2% of tornadoes are killers. However, the tornadoes that make the news and get the headlines are the ones in which people ARE killed and injured. The prime adage of the news editor is "If it bleeds, it leads!"
What are the affects of tornadoes?
Tornadoes can damage or destroy vegetation and property and can kill and injure people and animals.
Would you die in a tornado?
Tornadoes can easily kill, but most of the people affected by tornadoes survive.
What affect does tornadoes have on animals?
Tornadoes can destroy animal habitats and kill or injure the animals themselves.
Can tornadoes harm you?
Yes. Tornadoes injure hundreds of people and kill dozens every year.
Do tornadoes change populations or species?
On the local scale tornadoes can kill large numbers of animals.
