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Can a tornado lift a 747 airliner?
Perhaps. If it is possible at all, only the strongest tornadoes, capable of inflicting EF5 damage, would be capable of doing so. The heaviest object known to have been lifted by a tornado was a 180,000 lb oil tank, which is about half the operating empty weigh of a Boeing-747. Then again, a plane would be better able to catch the wind than an oil tank. Ultimately it is a moot point; if an EF5 tornado were to make a direct hit on a 747, the plane would not simply be lifted off the ground; it would be torn apart and carried away in pieces.
How do tornadoes lift things?
Tornadoes lift things due to the strong upward motion of air within the vortex. As the air moves rapidly upwards, it creates a low pressure area at the center of the tornado, causing objects to be lifted and carried within the swirling winds. The strength of the tornado determines what it can lift, ranging from small debris to large structures.
How many pounds can a tornado lift up?
Tornadoes can lift objects weighing up to several tons. The lifting force of a tornado is primarily a result of its strong updraft, which can exceed 300 mph in the most powerful tornadoes. This force is capable of lifting heavy objects such as vehicles, trees, and even structures, demonstrating the immense power and destructive potential of tornadoes.
Can a tornado pick up a house?
It depends on the intensity of tor tornado. The heaviest objects known to have been lifted by a tornado was a 90 ton oil tank. The intensity of the tornado that did this was likely well into the F5 range.
What speed of tornado can lift a car off the ground?
Typically, a tornado needs wind speeds of at least 111-135 mph (Fujita scale EF2) to lift a car off the ground. Stronger tornadoes with wind speeds exceeding 166 mph (Fujita scale EF4) have the potential to lift larger and heavier objects such as cars more easily.
Can a tornado lift up a truck?
If the tornado is strong enough, yes. It would normally take at least an EF2 tornado to lift a truck.
Can a tornado turn over a M1 abrams tank?
Most tornadoes would not be able to. But an extremely strong tornado, most likely an EF5 could likely lift one seeing as how they can pick up buildings.
Could an EF1 Tornado Lift Up Atomic Betty's Ship?
No. An EF1 tornado can lift a poorly secured roof, but not much more than that.
Can the tornado in 1973 in Brisbane hold trees?
The 1973 Brisbane tornado was an F3. A strong F3 tornado can lift trees into the air.
Will a tornado damage a tank?
The tornado would not directly damage a tank. However, debris that the tornado is throwing around might. Storms have been known to impale metal signs into concrete. Any object with enough force behind it could damage the tank.
Can a tornado lift up a tractor and trailer?
Yes, a strong enough tornado could lift a tractor trailer. It would probably take a a strong EF2 or EF3 to do so.
Could an EF0 Tornado Lift up Atomic Betty's Ship?
No. An EF0 tornado can't lift much more than roof tiles and small tree branches.
Can a tornado lift a 747 airliner?
Perhaps. If it is possible at all, only the strongest tornadoes, capable of inflicting EF5 damage, would be capable of doing so. The heaviest object known to have been lifted by a tornado was a 180,000 lb oil tank, which is about half the operating empty weigh of a Boeing-747. Then again, a plane would be better able to catch the wind than an oil tank. Ultimately it is a moot point; if an EF5 tornado were to make a direct hit on a 747, the plane would not simply be lifted off the ground; it would be torn apart and carried away in pieces.
What can a tornado lift?
It depends on the strength of the tornado. Weak tornadoes will lift up light objects such as small tree branches. Strong tornadoes have been known to lift up cars, trees, roofs, barns, and sometimes people and animals. Violent tornadoes have been known to lift up and throw heavy construction equipment, well constructed houses, and sometimes larger structures.
Can a tornado lift a freight train?
Most tornadoes can't but one EF3 or stronger can.
Will a monster truck get lifted by a F5 tornado?
Yes. An F3 tornado would probably be able to lift a monster truck.
What causes a tornado to appear dark when it touches the ground?
A tornado often appears dark were it is touching the ground be cause the powerful winds of the tornado lift dirt from the ground.
