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It depends on how fast the tornado is moving, which varies. An average tornado moves at about 30 mph, so it would take 2 minutes to travel a mile. The fastest a tornado has ever been known to travel was 73 mph, in which case it would travel a mile in about 50 seconds. At the other end, some tornadoes barely move at all.
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How much time does it take for a tornado to pass in one mile?
It varies as different tornadoes move at different speeds. The average tornado, however, moves at about 30 mph. At this speed a tornado would travel a mile in two minutes. Some slow moving tornadoes may move at 10 mph or less. At 10 mph a tornado would travel a mile in six minutes. Some of the fastest-moving tornadoes have traveled at 70 mph. At this speed a tornado would move a mile in just over 50 seconds.
How long does it take for a tornado to go through a town?
That depends on the size of the town and how fast the tornado is traveling. The average tornado travels at about 30 mph, so it takes two minutes to travel a mile. However, some tornadoes barely move along while some travel at over 60 mph (a mile every minute).
Why would someone move to tornado alley?
So they can study tornados
How long can a tornado strike?
Most tornadoes only last a few minutes, but the longest-lived tornadoes may, in rare cases, persist for more than 3 hours. Unless a tornado is unusually slow-moving, though, it will not stay over the same spot for very long. The average tornado moves at about 30 miles per hour. At that speed a mile-wide tornado would only be over a given spot for two minutes. Some tornadoes do move very slowly, and may even stop moving completely. One tornado is reported to have remained over the same spot for 90 minutes.
How far should you be from an F1 tornado?
You should probably stay at least a quarter mile away from any tornado. This keeps you safe from debris and can give you some time to move if the tornado changes direction. Note, however, that you cannot judge the intensity of a tornado based on its appearance. It is a common misconception that a narrow tornado will be weak, when in fact it can be of any intensity. Even an F5 tornado can be skinny.
How far can tornadoes move?
The distance that tornadoes travel varies greatly. Most tornadoes travel a mile or two, but long track tornadoes can travel for well over 100 miles. The longest tornado path on record was 219 miles.
Where was most affected in the 2010 tornado season?
The worst tornado damage of 2010 appears to have been in Mississippi, particularly from long-track EF4 tornado that move across the state on April 22.
Can a tornado move west?
Yes. A tornado can move in any direction, though tornadoes that move westward are rare.
How Many miles can a tornado go in 15 minutes?
It depends on how fast the tornado is traveling. The average tornado moves at about 30 mph, so in 15 minutes an average tornado would move 7.5 miles. However, some tornadoes move much faster. The fastest moving tornado on record was found, at times, to travel at 73 mph. At that speed the tornado would travel just over 18 miles in 15 minutes.
Can a typical tornado move from 10 to 20 miles per hour?
10 to 20 mph would be a slow moving tornado. A typical tornado travels at 30-35 mph.
How long will it take for the earth to move a mile?
A mile is about 1.6 kilometers; Earth moves around its orbit at about 30 km/second. Therefore, it takes just a little more than 1/20 of a second to move a mile.
How long did it take to move a mile in a Conestoga wagon?
15 miles per hour
