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The Fujita scale is used to determine how strong a tornado is. It is widely used for two reasons: it was the first scale to assess tornado intensity, and it breaks damage down into six easily recognizable levels.

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Do scientists use the Fujita scale for hurricanes or tornadoes?

The Fujita scale is used for tornadoes, not hurricanes. It measures tornado intensity based on the damage caused. Scientists use the Saffir-Simpson scale for hurricanes, which categorizes them by wind speed.


What scale do the us have for tornadoes?

the fujita scale coverted into Enhanced fujita scale


What is the Fujita scale used for?

The Fujita scale is used to classify tornadoes.


With what scale can you mesaure a tornadoes damage?

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What is the scale called to categorize tornadoes?

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Which scale is used to classify tornadoes?

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What was the fujita scale measurement for Illinois?

The Fujita scale rates the intensity of tornadoes. It does not rate states. Tornadoes of all intensity levels on the Fujita scale, from F0 to F5, have ocurred in Illinois.


Is measured using the Enhanced Fujita scale droughts floods hurricanes tornadoes?

The Enhanced Fujita scale is used to rate tornadoes.


What is the name of the scale that ranks tornadoes?

The Fujita scale


Do tornadoes have a scale?

yes, they are measured by the Fujita scale.


Do Scientists use the Fujita to measure hurricane intensity?

No. The Fujita scale is used to rate the intensity of tornadoes. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale.


What is the name of the tornado rating scale?

Tornadoes are rated on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which replaced the Fujita scale in 2007.