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What are some safety hazards during a tornado?
Safety hazards that may be encountered during a tornado include:Collapsing buildingsInjury from wind-driven debrisInjury from being carried away by the wind
What are the odds of being sucked up in a tornado?
depends on the strength of it. if your sheltered, you should be fine. but if your outside during a tornado it's possible. **The odds are good if you are caught without cover underground in a F3 tornado. You do not actually get sucked up but blown away in the strong wind. Reports say that the actual danger does not come from being carried away by the winds but having being hit by large flying stuff picked up also.
Why can't you be in any type of water during a tornado?
Tornadoes form during thunderstorms, and so are accompanied by lightning. Being in water puts out at risk of being electrocuted by lightning.
Does a hill help you during a tornado?
Seeking shelter in a low-lying area like a ditch or basement is safer during a tornado compared to being on a hill. Hills can be more exposed to strong winds, debris, and funnel clouds during a tornado, increasing the risk of injury or damage. It is important to follow proper tornado safety guidelines and avoid seeking shelter on a hill during a tornado.
What causes the most deaths during a tornado?
Most deaths during a tornado are caused by flying debris. High winds can turn everyday objects into dangerous projectiles that can cause severe injuries and fatalities. Taking cover in a sturdy building or underground shelter is the best way to protect yourself from flying debris during a tornado.
What is being produced when bubbles are present during a chemical reaction?
a gas
Does the news make up tornado watches to make people scared?
No. The National Weather Service issues tornado watches to inform people of a real tornado threat and to be on the lookout for tornadoes. During a tornado watch your chances of being hit by a tornado are quite low, but conditions are favorable for tornadoes to occur, and usually at least a few tornadoes will touch down in the watch area.
Why is being underground safe during a tornado?
If you are underground the ground will protect you from object that would come from the side and the ground or building overhead will shield you from above. Since the bottom floor of a building is usually the last thing to fail in tornado, it will shield you from all but the most violent tornadoes if you are in the basement. You are even safer in a storm cellar as you have the ground itself and a layer of concrete above you. Additionally, the lower you go the slower the winds are.
Do people live if they get picked up by tornado?
Not usually, though there have been some survivors.
How can a person vote without being present during an election?
Absentee ballot.
Why should you stay away from windows during a tornado?
Staying away from windows during a tornado is important to avoid being injured by flying debris or shattered glass. Windows are vulnerable to breaking under strong wind pressure, and being near them increases the risk of being hit by sharp objects or building materials. Moving to an interior room without windows provides better protection from dangerous debris and structural damage.
Was there ever a tornado during the Olympics?
Not at the location where the Olympics were being held. But tornadoes have occurred in locations far away from any Olympic stadium.
