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Why haven't tornadoes been clocked at higher speeds than 200 miles per hour?
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∙ 11y ago
If you mean wind speeds, there have been.
On May 24, 2011 Doppler radar measured winds in a tornado to over 210 mph.
On April 26, 1991 Dopper radar measured winds in a tornado of at least 257 mph.
On May 3, 1999 Doppler radar measured the highest wind ever recorded in a tornado at 302 mph.
Aside from direct measurement, since the Enhanced Fujita scale was created in 2007 the U.S. has had seven tornadoes with winds estimated to be over 200 mph based on damage.
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Do tornadoes seldom move at speeds greater than 40 miles an hour?
It depends on the region and the season. In the winter in the southern U.S. it is not uncommon to see tornadoes moving at over 40 mph. Overall, tornadoes usually travel between 25 and 40 mph.
Why are road accidents at higher speeds more disastrous as compared to those at low speeds?
Higher speeds involve higher forces which do more damge in breaking bones, etc. Ther force is f=ma = mdv/dt, the higher the speed the greater the deceleration on impact thus causing greater force on structures. There is also higher energy in higher speeds. At low speeds the energy and forces are smaller. The energy goes up by the speed squared, so twice the speed gives four times the energy. Twice the speed gives twice the force. The damage relates to the force the structures can take before damage.
Do tornadoes have stronger winds than hurricanes?
In most cases the wind speeds fall into the same range. However, it is not uncommon for tornadoes to produce winds in excess of 150 mph, which are rarely attained by hurricanes. The most violent tornadoes do produce stronger winds than even the most intense hurricanes.
When the tornado hits the ground how fast can it spin?
extreme tornadoes can attain wind speeds of more than 300 mph (480 km/h)
What is the relationship between air pressure and tornadoes?
The air pressure inside a tornado is very low. This allows the tornado to draw air inward at high speeds.
Are their tornadoes on Venus?
As far as we cal tell, there are no tornadoes on Venus. There are certainly high wind speeds, at higher altitudes, but no tornadoes.
What is fastest animal in the world land or sea?
While the cheetah has the reputation of being the fastest animal on land, both fish and birds have been clocked at higher speeds. The black marlin has been clocked at speeds up to 80 mph while the frigate bird can fly at 90 mph. The Peregrine falcon can dive at speeds close to 200 mph.
Do tornadoes have wind speeds of at least 119kmph?
No. 119 km/h is the minimum wind speed for a hurricane. Tornadoes can have winds higher or lower than that (EF0 tornado winds range from 105 to 137 km/h).
What is tornadoes most destructive features?
their wind speeds
How strong do tornadoes get?
They can have wind speeds up to about 318 mph.
Are lemurs fast?
Compared to humans, yes lemurs tend to be fast. However, no clocked speeds have been reported.
How come people are scared of tornadoes?
Tornadoes are very dangerouswith there wind speeds and they can kill people in a snap of a finger.
What animal is the fastest flyer 105 miles per hour?
The Spine-tailed Swift is the fastest flying bird. This Asian bird has been recorded at speeds up to 106 miles per hour. Note: Falcons have been clocked at higher speeds when diving from high altitudes but never in level flight.
Which form of severe weather has the greatest wind speeds?
Tornadoes, in general.
Do tornadoes have the fastest wind speeds?
The strongest tornadoes do, yes. In some cases tornadoes can produce winds over 300 mph. No other storm on earth can match that.
Do tornadoes destory things?
yes destructively by their high rotating wind speeds
Which is faster a hurricane or tornado?
In many cases the wind speeds of hurricanes and tornadoes fall into the same range, but tornadoes tend to have faster winds.
