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Can a tornado pick up an elephant?
It is highly unlikely for a tornado to pick up an elephant due to their size and weight. Tornadoes are capable of lifting smaller objects such as debris and farm animals, but the sheer mass of an elephant would make it extremely difficult for a tornado to lift.
What does a tornado do to make dust?
Tornadoes can pick up dust and debris from the ground as they travel, creating a dusty appearance. The strong winds within a tornado can lift dirt particles into the air, making them visible as swirling dust clouds.
What is the other materials that pick up dirt by a tornado?
In addition to dirt, tornadoes can pick up and carry a wide variety of materials such as debris, rocks, vegetation, and even small structures like tree branches, signs, and pieces of buildings. These materials can become dangerous projectiles as the tornado moves across the landscape.
Who were the famous pair to get sucked up in their house by a tornado in their sleep?
The famous pair who were sucked up in their house by a tornado in their sleep are the characters Dorothy and Toto from the movie "The Wizard of Oz". In the movie, they were swept away to the magical land of Oz.
Could anyone been picked up by a tornado?
It is very rare for a tornado to pick up a person. Tornadoes can lift debris and objects, but due to their unpredictable nature and swift movement, it is unlikely for them to directly pick up a person. It is important to seek shelter immediately in a sturdy building or underground if a tornado is approaching.
Can a tornado pick up a bus?
Yes. A strong tornado in the range of EF2 to EF5 can pick up a bus or even a train.
What is the maximum weight an average tornado can pick up?
The maximum weight an average tornado can pick up is estimated to be around 30,000 pounds (15 tons). However, stronger tornadoes have been known to pick up heavier objects.
What did the tornado say to the car?
"I'll pick you up later."
Could a tornado pick up the CN tower?
No. Though a very strong tornado might cause it to collapse.
Can a EF0 tornado lift up invader zims ship?
An EF0 tornado can't pick up much of anything, so probably not.
How many things can a tornado pick up at one time?
That is extremely difficult to estimate and would depend on the size and strength of the tornado and what there is to pick up. A large, violent tornado moving through a developed area might be carrying many thousands of small objects.
Can a tornado pick up a concrete house?
It is highly unlikely for a tornado to pick up a well-built and properly anchored concrete house. Concrete houses are more structurally sound and resistant to high winds compared to houses made of lighter materials like wood. However, extremely powerful tornadoes can still cause severe damage to even well-built structures.
How many houses can a tornado pick up?
While tornadoes frequently destroy houses it is fairly rare for whole houses to be lifted. In some cases a violent tornado might pick up one or two at a time and perhaps a few dozen in all along its path.
Can A tornado pick up a sky scraper?
No. A skyscraper is far to heavy. However, an EF5 tornado may cause a skyscraper to collapse.
Is it really impossible for a vortex or tornado to pick up an inverted cone and can someone point out examples?
It would be entirely possible for a tornado to pick up such an object. One misconception about tornadoes is that their winds only travel vertically. The truth is that their rotation gives the very strong horizontal velocity as well, so even if the updraft alone could not pick up a cone, the horizontal winds could tip it over and allow the tornado to pick it up that way.
How strong does a tornado have to be to pick up a car?
Usually a tornado has to be at least an EF2 (estimated wind 111 to 135 mph) to lift a car.
What are somethings that a tornado can pick up?
Debris, wood and brick from houses, people, trees, water. Anything that the tornado is strong enough to carry.
