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Yes. It matters on the strength of a tornado though. It would usually takes at least an EF3 tornado to do this.

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Can a tornado knock down a mausoleum?

Yes, a tornado can potentially knock down a mausoleum due to its extreme winds and destructive power. The strength and size of the tornado, as well as the construction materials and design of the mausoleum, will determine the extent of damage.


How fast does wind have to be to knock down a house?

It depends on the quality of construction of the house. Based on the wind speed estimates of the Enhanced Fujita scale, a tornado with peak winds of about 150 mph or higher would cause most houses to collapse.


What does it mean if a tornado touches down?

When a tornado touches down it means that it has reached the ground and can now cause damage. Prior to touching down a funnel cloud is usually visible, hanging fro the base of the thunderstorm. It does not qualify as a tornado until damaging winds reach ground level.


What is worst a tornado watch or warning?

"Worse" is not the word, let's say "more important": Tornado warning is more important. A tornado "watch" means weather conditions are such that there is a possibility a tornado could form. But there have been no tornadoes as of yet. A Tornado warning means A tornado has been spotted/touched down in your alert area. You should take cover if a tornado warning is issued for your area; go into a cellar, or the lowest, most inner part of your house where there are no windows (a downstairs or basement bathroom is ideal). Tornado watch? Merely continue to monitor the weather broadcasts.


Can 40 mph winds knock down trees?

Yes, 40 mph winds can potentially knock down trees, especially if the trees are weakened or have shallow roots.

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Can a tornado knock down a 5 story brick building?

It is very unlikely for a tornado to directly knock down a 5-story brick building. Tornadoes are typically capable of causing significant damage to structures, but the structural integrity of a 5-story brick building would make it highly resistant to collapse from a tornado.


Can a f3 tornado knock over a brick house?

Yes, an EF3 tornado can potentially cause significant damage to a brick house, including structural damage such as roof removal and exterior wall collapse. The severity of the damage would depend on various factors such as construction quality and tornado intensity.


Can a tornado knock down a masonry or concrete house?

It depends on the house and the tornado. Some brick and masonry houses are built better than others and tornadoes vary in strength. In an EF5 tornado virtually any structure will be destroyed. Only the very strongest steel-reinforced structures can withstand such a storm.


Can a tornado knock down a mausoleum?

Yes, a tornado can potentially knock down a mausoleum due to its extreme winds and destructive power. The strength and size of the tornado, as well as the construction materials and design of the mausoleum, will determine the extent of damage.


Can a yeti knock down a house?

No, but a tent definetely.


How fast does wind have to be to knock down a house?

It depends on the quality of construction of the house. Based on the wind speed estimates of the Enhanced Fujita scale, a tornado with peak winds of about 150 mph or higher would cause most houses to collapse.


What happens if you knock down a haunted house?

the ghosts will hunt you down then you'll be living in a haunted house...with ghosts doesn't that sound fun


Does a brick house take longer to make than a mud house?

A mud house is more difficult to build than a brick house because the mud will keep on falling down and you will continuously build it again and again.


What impact do snow storms?

snow storms can have a very bad impact they can cause blizards which can knock down houses just like a tornado


What type of home does a hippopotamus makes?

A brick house and then the wolf cant blow it down.


What might you do if you saw a tornado approaching for your house?

If you see a tornado approaching your house head to your basement immediately and crouch down in a corner facing the wall. If you do not have a basement go to a room in the center part of your house on the lowest floor.


Can a wolf blow a house of straws down?

No, wolves cannot blow a house of straws down like in the story of "The Three Little Pigs." Wolves do not have the lung capacity or strength to knock down a house in that manner.