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Tornadoes are capable of producing the fastest winds of any storm on earth, with the winds of the very strongest gusting to over 300 mph, as most structures will be completely destroyed by a 200 mph gust. Very few things can withstand such winds. This is, in simple terms, a result of a large pressure drop being concentrated into what is a very small area in weather terms, thus exerting a large amount of force on the air.
Tornadoes with 300 mph winds are extremely rare, but winds of over 100 mph are not uncommon.
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Are tornadoes the most dangerous winds on the planet?
Yes. Tornadoes produce the most destructive winds on Earth. Hurricanes can have higher death tolls, but for them, wind is not the greastest danger.
What direction do most tornadoes come from?
Tornadoes most often come out of the southwest.
Do winds and a hurricane make a tornado?
No, not really. A tornado is not simply a product of wind, and most tornadoes are not associated with hurricanes. Most tornadoes arise from a complex and not yet fully understood interaction of air currents, usually within a special kind of thunderstorm called a supercell. Tornadoes often form in the outer storm bands of a hurricane, but most tornadoes, especially the most destructive ones, are produce by other systems.
What direction do most tornados travel from?
Tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere generally move from southwest to northeast, while tornadoes in the Southern Hemisphere typically move from northwest to southeast. However, tornadoes can travel in any direction depending on the local weather conditions and terrain.
What do tornadoes form along?
Tornadoes often, though not always, form along weather fronts, where air masses of differing characteristics collide. The fronts that most commonly produce tornadoes are cold fronts and dry lines.
Where are most destructive tornadoes located?
The most destructive tornadoes are generally in the U.S. on the Great Plains and in the Deep South.
Why should you be on the look out for tornadoes during severe thunderstorms?
Tornadoes form during severe thunderstorms. They can be very destructive and are the most dangerous type of weather a thunderstorm can produce.
What is tornadoes most destructive features?
their wind speeds
Which are the most destructive tornadoes?
EF4 and EF5 are destructive with EF4 winds up to 166-200 and EF5 over 200mph destructive tornadoes like these can level houses and even completely blow them away.
What would the most destructive tornado measure?
The most destructive tornadoes are generally rated EF5 (formerly F5). However, a few times, F4 and EF4 tornadoes have been listed as the most destructive in terms of damage costs. This is due to the fact that tornadoes are rated based on the severity of the damage the cause rather than the quantity.
What kind of thunderstorm produces tornadoes?
Supercell thunderstorms are the type of thunderstorms that are most likely to produce tornadoes. They are characterized by rotating updrafts called mesocyclones, which can spawn tornadoes within the storm. These storms are often associated with severe weather and have the potential to produce strong and destructive tornadoes.
Are tornadoes severe?
Yes. Tornadoes are the most dangerous form of severe weather.
Why are hurricanes the most damaging of severe weather?
Hurricanes are the most destructive type of weather because they strike with a combination of powerful winds, flooding, and large waves all over a very large area. By comparison, tornadoes, which are the most violent weather event, can produce more severe damage but only on a very localized scale.
Are tornadoes are the most difficult from of severe weather to predict?
No, it is not
Are tornadoes the most dangerous winds on the planet?
Yes. Tornadoes produce the most destructive winds on Earth. Hurricanes can have higher death tolls, but for them, wind is not the greastest danger.
What is the tornadoes name that was the most destructive?
Tornadoes are not given names a hurricanes are, but may be referred to by the places they hit. In this case, the most destructive tornado on record is the Joplin, Missouri tornado of May 22, 2011 which caused $2.8 billion in property damage.
Are Canada's tornadoes bad?
Tornadoes in Canada are usually not as bad as they are in the U.S. But a number of tornadoes in Canadian history, perhaps most notable the Edmonton tornado of 1987, have been pretty destructive.
