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What percent of tornadoes at dangerous?

Approximately 5% of tornadoes are considered dangerous, meaning they are categorized as EF3 or higher on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds exceeding 136 mph. These tornadoes have the potential to cause significant damage and pose a serious threat to human life.


Do tornadoes always follow the rotation of the earth?

No. While most tornadoes rotate in a direction that matches earth's (clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern), a small percentage go against this. The origin of the spin in tornadoes is not directly related to earth's rotation. Most tornadoes also move in an easterly direction, but not always.


Why are tornadoes becoming more dangerous for humans?

With increasing population growth and suburban sprawl there is more opportunity for tornadoes to kill people can cause major damage. The tornadoes themselves are not becoming stronger or more dangerous. In fact, the number of strong tornadoes in the United States has actually decreased in the past 60 years.


Can movement of the Earth's plates cause tornadoes?

Movement of the Earth's plates does not directly cause tornadoes. Tornadoes are usually formed by the interaction of warm, moist air and cold, dry air in the atmosphere, along with specific weather conditions like thunderstorms. Plate tectonics, which involves the movement of the Earth's crustal plates, occurs within the Earth's lithosphere and is not directly related to tornado formation.


How do tornadoes affect earth's crust or land?

Tornadoes can be devastating to vegetation and man-made structures, but the ground itself is usually not affected in any significant way except in the most violent tornadoes. In rare cases tornadoes can be stroung enough to scour away the soil.

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Are tornadoes safe?

No. Tornadoes are dangerous.


Is a tornado dangerous?

All tornadoes are dangerous. Wedge tornadoes are usually stronger and thus more dangerous than smaller tornadoes, though this is not always the case.


Are hurricanes or tornadoes ore dangerous?

Yes. Hurricanes and Tornadoes are dangerous. they can destroy property and life.


Which is more dangerous tornadoes or waterspouts?

Tornadoes are generally more dangerous as they are stronger than waterspouts.


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.


Are F0 tornadoes dangerous?

Yes. All tornadoes are dangerous. F0 tornadoes have been known to bring down trees, resulting in deaths.


Can F0 tornadoes be dangerous?

Yes. All tornadoes are dangerous. People have been killed during F0 tornadoes as a result of falling trees.


What time of day is dangerous for tornadoes?

A tornado can form at any time of day and all tornadoes are dangerous. However tornadoes are most common in the late afternoon and early evening and are most dangerous at night when they are difficult to see.


Are tornadoes awesome?

They are awesome and dangerous


Are tornadoes harmless?

no, they are very dangerous


Are tornadoes severe?

Yes. Tornadoes are the most dangerous form of severe weather.


What percent of tornadoes at dangerous?

Approximately 5% of tornadoes are considered dangerous, meaning they are categorized as EF3 or higher on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds exceeding 136 mph. These tornadoes have the potential to cause significant damage and pose a serious threat to human life.