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Is the eye of the tornado large?
No. Even in a very large tornado it would likely be only a few hundred yards wide.
How do you know when a tornado is near?
Signs that a tornado may be near include a dark, greenish sky, large hail, a loud roaring sound, and a visible funnel cloud. If you hear a tornado warning or see these signs, seek shelter immediately.
How big is the eye of tornado usually?
The eye of a tornado can vary in size from as small as 50 yards to as large as 2 miles in diameter. The size of the eye is dependent on the overall strength and size of the tornado itself.
Can you show me a picture of a huge tornado?
The link below lead to photographs of the very large F4 tornado that hit Wichita Falls, Texas on April 10, 1979.
How high can a large tornado lift objects?
Large tornadoes have been known to lift and carry objects weighing up to several tons and can cause significant damage to structures. The lifting power of a tornado is not well understood and can vary depending on the specific conditions and strength of the tornado.
How much land is destroyed in a tornado?
Depends how large or small the Tornado is.
Is the eye of the tornado large?
No. Even in a very large tornado it would likely be only a few hundred yards wide.
What is the name of the fat tornado?
A very large tornado is sometimes called a wedge.
Can a tornado produce into another tornado?
Yes. In some cases a large, strong tornado will produce what is called a satellite tornado, which circles the main one.
What other catastrophic events can a tornado lead to?
A large, intense tornado can sometimes spawn a second smaller tornado that circles it and is called a satellite tornado.
What is a tornado emergency?
A tornado emergency is a special kind of tornado warning that is issued when a large tornado is threatening a populated area. A tornado emergency indicates a more dangerous situation than an ordinary tornado warning.
Where was the last large tornado in the US?
As of November 9, 2012 the last large tornado to hit the U.S. occurred northwest of the town of Newton, Mississippi. The tornado was rated EF3 and got up to half a mile wide.
What is a wedge tornado?
A wedge tornado is a tornado that is very large, usually one that is wider than the distance between the clouds and the ground.
What is stronger a small skinny tornado or a large tornado?
A large tornado is typically stronger than a small, skinny tornado. The size of a tornado is often an indication of its strength, with wider tornadoes usually having higher wind speeds and causing more damage. However, other factors such as wind speed, duration, and path can also affect a tornado's strength.
How many countries have tornados destroyed?
None. A tornado is fairly small compared to other types of storm. While a large enough tornado could destroye a town, not tornado is large enough to destroy a country.
Can a tornado wipe out Washington D.C.?
While it would be possible for a tornado to cause major damage to a significant portion of Washington D.C. (in 2002 a large F4 tornado came within 30 miles), no tornado would be large enough to affect the entire city.
How does a tornado travel?
A tornado moves with the thunderstorm that produces it, which its in turn steered by large-scale wind patterns.
