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How many tornadoes does the world have each year?
That is not known. Official statistics say there are about 2,000 tornadoes in the world per year, but the actual number of tornadoes is probably much higher. Many countries do not keep record of their tornadoes and so only ones that cause major damage become known. Many tornadoes that occur in unpopulated areas go unnoticed.
Do the Great Plains experience tornadoes?
Yes. The region is so prone to tornadoes that it is sometimes called Tornado Alley.
How can a fire tornado be measured and classified?
There is no such classification system. "Fire tornadoes" or, more properly, firewhirls are not true tornadoes but a form of whirlwind similar to dust devils. The Enhanced Fujita scale rates tornadoes based on the severity of the damage caused by their winds. The winds in a firewhirl are rarely strong enough to produce significant damage. The damage they cause is a result of them spreading fire, so the same rating system would not apply.
Can areas that have little or no record of tornadoes still have tornadoes?
Yes. In some cases the absence of tornado records is due to a lack of documentation rather than a lack of tornadoes. In other cases an area may experience tornadoes so infrequently that none have occurred since before people were around to document them. If a place has little record of tornadoes, that still means tornadoes have been recorded in that area.
Tornadoes classified as F0 may never be noticed this is especially so in area where there are no people why do you think this?
F0 tornadoes generally cause little to no damage. If there is no damage, it is very difficult to verify unless a reliable witness saw the tornado on the ground. When damage occurs in an unpopulated area, it is often limited to vegetation, and a few downed trees in the middle of nowhere are probably not going to attract any attention. Many of these tornadoes are too weak to be detected by radar.
Are there going to be any tornadoes in Iowa?
Yes. Although it is not in Tornado Alley, Indiana gets its fair share of tornadoes.
How many tornadoes have hit Iowa since 2000?
From 2000 through 2011 there were 669 confirmed tornadoes in Iowa. In addition there is a preliminary count of 16 tornadoes so far in 2012 (as of December 6). This brings the total to 685 tornadoes.
How can you stop tornadoes cause so much damage?
you can't, that's impossble
Can tornadoes cause flood?
No. Tornadoes are purely wind events. The storms that spawn tornadoes, however, typically produce heavy rain. So, tornadoes can be accompanied by flooding, but the flooding is not a product of the tornado itself. Hurricanes, which some people confuse with tornadoes, can also cause major flooding.
What is the worldwide impact of tornadoes?
Globally, in a typical year, tornadoes will cause a few dozen deaths and maybe a billion or so dollars worth of damage. Much of the death and damage are in the United States, which has a combination of a large degree of wealth and a high incidence of violent tornadoes.
Why do tornadoes cause so much damage?
Winds in tornadoes are extremely fast. Strong tornadoes can produce winds in excess of 120 mph, which can cause major damage to most structures and produce flying debris that can cause damage on impact.The very strongest of tornadoes produce winds in excess of 200 or even 300 mph. Man-made structures cannot withstand such winds.Winds in tornadoes are extremely fast. Strong tornadoes can produce winds in excess of 120 mph, which can cause major damage to most structures and produce flying debris that can cause damage on impact.The very strongest of tornadoes produce winds in excess of 200 or even 300 mph. Man-made structures cannot withstand such winds.
What tornadoes cause lightning?
Tornadoes themselves do not produce lightning. Lightning is typically associated with thunderstorms, which can be present in the same weather system as tornadoes. Lightning occurs due to the separation of positive and negative charges within a thunderstorm cloud.
Do cumulonimbus clouds appear in tornadoes?
Cumulus clouds don't so much appear in tornadoes. It is more accurate to say that tornadoes descend from cumulonimbus clouds.
Do tornadoes happen in any specific place?
yes,there are places that tornadoes go alot and not so much,such as tornado alley
How much money does it cost to repair things after a tornado?
It varies widley. Some tornadoes cause no property damage and so there is no cost of repair. In many cases costs are in the tens of thousands to millions of dollars. In most destructive tornadoes costs have been in the billions.
How many tornadoes does the world have each year?
That is not known. Official statistics say there are about 2,000 tornadoes in the world per year, but the actual number of tornadoes is probably much higher. Many countries do not keep record of their tornadoes and so only ones that cause major damage become known. Many tornadoes that occur in unpopulated areas go unnoticed.
Are there any tornadoes that have caused so much destruction and have a name?
No. While many tornadoes have caused an incredible amount of destruction, they are not given names.
