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It is estimated that the Tri-state tornado destroyed approximately 15,000 homes, which would have accounted for the majority of the buildings destroyed.

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How many town did the tristate tornado hit in 1925?

It hit nine towns and the only one I remember the name of was Gorham which was completely destroyed by the tornado.


What can a tornado destroy?

It depends on the intensity of the tornado. Weak tornadoes (EF0 and EF1) can topple trees, destroy sheds and barns, and severely damage or mostly destroy trailers. Stronger structures will sutain mild to moderate damage. Strong tornadoes (EF2 and EF3) will obliterate trailers and many weak structures. Many houses may be mostly destroyed by an EF3. Violent tornadoes (EF4 and EF5) will destroy even the strongest buildings, with an EF5 leaving behind nothing but a bare foundation of most houses.


How many houses can a tornado destroy?

Tornadoes can destroy as much houses as it can depending on the length of their path. Most tornadoes are too weak to destroy houses, causing mostly superficial damage. However, in the works cases a tornado can destroy thousands of houses.


How many people died in the tornado at Arkansas?

There have been many tornadoes in Arkansas. However, given the timing, you presumeably mean the tornado that struck the towns of Mayflower and Vilonia on April 27, 2014. That tornado killed 16 people.


How many miles can tornadoes destroy?

Tornadoes can destroy structures and vegetation for several miles within their path, with the most intense damage typically occurring in a concentrated area of around one mile wide or less. The total extent of destruction can vary widely depending on the tornado's intensity and duration.

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How many town did the tristate tornado hit in 1925?

It hit nine towns and the only one I remember the name of was Gorham which was completely destroyed by the tornado.


How many buildings did the Chicago Fire destroy?

It was 17,500 buildings.


Would tornado alley destroy a lot of homes?

Tornado Alley itself is not destructive, but the tornadoes that frequent it can be. The tornadoes in Tornado Alley destroy many homes each year.


What can a tornado destroy?

It depends on the intensity of the tornado. Weak tornadoes (EF0 and EF1) can topple trees, destroy sheds and barns, and severely damage or mostly destroy trailers. Stronger structures will sutain mild to moderate damage. Strong tornadoes (EF2 and EF3) will obliterate trailers and many weak structures. Many houses may be mostly destroyed by an EF3. Violent tornadoes (EF4 and EF5) will destroy even the strongest buildings, with an EF5 leaving behind nothing but a bare foundation of most houses.


What effects did the fire tornado have on the sanitary?

There have been many firewhirls, most of which did not affect people or human utilities. Firewhirls generally cause damage by spreading fire, which can destroy buildings such as sanitation centers.


How many houses can a tornado destroy?

Tornadoes can destroy as much houses as it can depending on the length of their path. Most tornadoes are too weak to destroy houses, causing mostly superficial damage. However, in the works cases a tornado can destroy thousands of houses.


How long does it take for a tornado to destroy some thing?

The time it takes for a tornado to destroy something can vary depending on the tornado's intensity, size, and the durability of the object. In many cases, a tornado can cause significant damage within seconds to minutes as it passes through an area.


Why chalk cannot be used to make buildings?

Chalk is water soluble. Which means rain would destroy the building.


How many buildings destroy in Hiroshima?

See Website: Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.


Did it destroy any buildings?

many houses and telephone lines were Rockne and or cut off


How many countries have tornados destroyed?

None. A tornado is fairly small compared to other types of storm. While a large enough tornado could destroye a town, not tornado is large enough to destroy a country.


What things did the tsunami in japan destroy?

The tsunami destroyed many buildings and damaged nuclear reactors