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Although they are driven by completely different mechanisms, both earthquakes and tornadoes are natural disasters that strike suddenly and are difficult if not impossible to predict. with a tornado you usually get a few minutes warning. With an earthquake there is no warning.

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Is a tornado or an earthquake stronger?

Tornadoes have more localized destructive power, with winds reaching over 300 mph in extreme cases. Earthquakes, on the other hand, can affect larger areas and have a wider-reaching impact, especially in terms of structural damage and aftershocks. Ultimately, the strength of a tornado or earthquake can vary greatly depending on specific conditions and magnitudes.


Could there be an earthquake and tornado at the same time in the same place?

It is very unlikely for an earthquake and tornado to occur at the same time in the same place. Earthquakes are caused by tectonic plate movement, while tornadoes are atmospheric phenomenon. They are typically associated with different weather conditions and geological processes that do not overlap in the same location simultaneously.


What is the difference between the damage of tornado and an earthquake?

Tornado damage is caused by wind and debris, with the first visible damage usually occurring to the roof, windows, and exterior walls. Earthquake damage is caused by shaking and distortion of the ground. Structures destroyed by earthquakes usually collapses where they stand while those destroyed by tornadoes are often at least partially blown away.


What happens when a water spout tornado goes on land?

Fair weather (non tornadic) waterspouts usually dissipate once they hit land. A tornadic waterspout just continues on land as a regular tornado.


Is a tornado quiet?

Often they are not. Many tornado produce a loud roar often said to be similar to that of a freight train.

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What is similar between a tornado and an earthquake?

They are both natural disasters.


What is the strongest hurricane or earthquake or tornado?

earthquake


Why is a tornado stronger than an earthquake?

It isn't. An earthquake releases far more energy than a tornado.


Which is stronger a Tornado or an Earthquake?

In terms of energy output an earthquake is stronger.


What is a simile with disastrous?

disastrous as an earthquake/tornado...


What is a beneficial effect of a tornado?

there are no benefits to any disaster like a tornado or earthquake or floods.


What natural disasters occurred in 1925?

3 major earthquakes and 3 tornadoes were recorded in 1925. They were: The 1925 Dali earthquake, the Charlevoix-Kamouraska earthquake and the Santa Barbra earthquake. The 1925 Miami tornado, the Southern Illinois tornado and the Tri-State tornado.


How do you say tornado and earthquake in spanish?

In Spanish, the word for tornado is "tornado". Same as in English, but pronounced a little differently (torr-nawh-do instead of the English way torr-nay-do). As for earthquake, the spanish word for it is "terremoto".


What is stonger than a tornado?

a hurricane or a 10. earthquake


Can a tornado happen after an earthquake?

It is unlikely for a tornado to occur immediately after an earthquake. Tornadoes are typically caused by severe thunderstorms, while earthquakes result from the movement of tectonic plates. However, unusual weather patterns or phenomena following an earthquake could potentially lead to tornado formation.


What is a catastrophes?

Typhoon, Flood, Earthquake, Tornado and many more.


What are example of ecological succession?

A forest fire, Earthquake, Tornado, Hurricane. Basically, anything that disturbs or damages. A forest fire, Earthquake, Tornado, Hurricane. Basically, anything that disturbs or damages.