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When the tornado hits collapsing buildings and flying debris from damaged structures can be lethal or cause serious injury.

After a tornado power can be knocked out for days or weeks. Homes and businesses not completely destroyed may still be damaged beyond repair, leaving many without a home or workplace. For some the cost of repairs or rebuilding is too much, leading to financial difficulties. Farmers may also suffer losses from destroyed crops.

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About how fast does a tornado cause damage to property?

It depends. A tornado can cause property damage in a matter of seconds, but in a large, slow moving tornado, structures can be exposed to damging winds for several minutes. A very violent tornado can completely obliterate a well built house in under 3 seconds.


What is the name of the scale used to rate tornado damage?

Tornado damage has traditionally been rated on the Fujita scale. However, the United States and Canada now rate tornado damage on the similar Enhanced Fujita scale.


Can you tell me two harmful effects of a tornado can you please tell me two effects of a tornado?

Tornadoes can cause destruction to buildings and infrastructure, leading to property damage and displacement of people. They can also result in injuries and loss of life due to the high winds and flying debris associated with them.


How do forecasters predict the amount of damage that will result from a tornado?

Forecasters predict the amount of damage from a tornado by analyzing factors such as the tornado's size, intensity, path, and the type of structures in its path. They use computer models and historical data to estimate potential damage levels.


When is a tornado considered a tornado?

A tornado is considered a tornado when a rotating column of air descending from a thunderstorm cloud reaches the ground, causing damage and visible debris swirling in a vortex. The National Weather Service confirms tornadoes based on eyewitness reports, damage assessment, and radar data.

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What is the effect on the earth when there is a Tornado?

The effects when a tornado touches the ground, include damage or destruction of vegetation an man-made structures and humans and animals killed or injured.


What can humans do to minimize tornado damage?

You can make sure your home follows building codes.


What effects are caused from the purple loosestrife on humans?

they damage the wetlands which are useful for humans.


What are the effects and concerns of a tornado?

Tornadoes cause major property damage and often kill and injure people. The main concerns regarding tornadoes are these effects and warning people when a tornado is coming.


What damage do tornadoes cause to humans and the environment?

Humans may be killed or injured during tornadoes, and more often cause property damage. The severity of damage depends on the strength of the tornado. At the low end, an EF0 tornado may peel back some shingles and knock down a few trees. At the high end, an EF5 tornado can level entire neighborhoods.


About how fast does a tornado cause damage to property?

It depends. A tornado can cause property damage in a matter of seconds, but in a large, slow moving tornado, structures can be exposed to damging winds for several minutes. A very violent tornado can completely obliterate a well built house in under 3 seconds.


Does a tornado have an impact on environment or humans?

A tornado has an impact on both the environment and humans. Though the impact on humans is more noticeable. Environmental impacts include the destruction of vegetation and animal habitats as well as the deaths of some animals. Similarly tornadoes can damage or destroy human property and kill or injure humans.


What effects should someone expect from a tornado?

Effects include power outages and damage to vegetation and man-made structures. The severity of the damage depends on the strength of the tornado and what it hits. Most tornadoes cause no worse damage than peeled roof surfaces and destroyed garages and sheds. In the worst cases, though, violent tornadoes can leave entire neighborhoods ad fields of rubble.


Do you call your lawyer after a tornado?

it depends on the tornado damage


How long can the damage path of a tornado be?

The longest tornado damage path on record is 219 miles.


Where does the damage come from the most in a tornado?

Most damage in a tornado is caused by the extremely fast winds.


How do you stop tornado damage?

Unfortunately there is no way to prevent tornado damage, but it can be reduced with improved building standards.