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What was the Oklahoma may 20th 2013 tornado like?
The Moore, Oklahoma tornado of May 20, 2013 was large and extremely violent. At times it was over a mile wide. It was rated EF5, a status only given the the most intense tornadoes which cause extreme damage, wiping houses clean off their foundations. The tornado killed 24 people and injured over 300, making it the worst tornado to hit the U.S. in 2013 . The cost of damage was estimated at $2 billion, making it one of the most destructive tornadoes in U.S. history.
How can a tornado cause damage to property?
by their windspeed
How could a tornado cause a natural disaster in Oklahoma city?
A tornado does not cause a natual disaster. A tornado is a natural disaster. The Oklahoma City area has been hit by many tornadoes, and is likely the most tornado-prone city in the world. Many of the tornadoes that occur in central Oklahoma are extremely powerful, capable of tearing apart well-built houses. When such a tornado moves through a mighly populated area such as Oklahoma City, the damage can be incredible. In the worst case, on May 3, 1999 thousands of homes were destroyed, hundreds were injured, and dozens were killed by a single F5 tornado. A similar event, though not quite as deadly, struck on May 20, 2013.
Does a tornado cause property damage?
Yes a tornado can cause property damage ranging from minor roof damage and loss of gutters and siding to complete destruction of well-constructed buildings.
What damage can tornadoes cause?
There are two basic ways in which tornadoes cause damage. First, the wind in a tornado carries an enormous amount of force, which can damage tor destroy structures and vegetation. Second, debris carried by a tornado can cause significant damage on impact.
About how fast does a tornado cause damage to property?
It depends. A tornado can cause property damage in a matter of seconds, but in a large, slow moving tornado, structures can be exposed to damging winds for several minutes. A very violent tornado can completely obliterate a well built house in under 3 seconds.
What is a tornado touchdown?
When a tornado touches down it means it has reached the ground and can now cause damage. It is not a tornado until this occurs,
What is the predicate of the sentence the center of a tornado can cause a great deal of damage?
Simple predicate italicized, complex predicate in bold.The center of a tornado can cause a great deal of damage.
What tornado causes light damage?
Light damage is the descriptor for an F0 tornado. However stronger tornadoes will also cause light damage in areas that they do not hit head on.
Can an isolated tornado cause damage?
Yes. Although isolated tornadoes usually don't get very high intensity ratings, even the weakest category of tornado, EF0, can cause damage.
What is the subject of The center of a tornado can cause a great deal of damage?
The center of a tornado.
How many damages did the Joplin tornado cause?
The cost of damage from the Joplin tornado amounted to $2.8 billion.
