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What features of sedimentary rocks are unlikely to be found in metamorphic rocks?

Sedimentary rocks often contain fossils, sedimentary structures (such as bedding or ripple marks), and may exhibit layering (stratification) due to deposition. These features are unlikely to be found in metamorphic rocks as they form under high temperatures and pressures, which can obliterate such original sedimentary features.


Can tornadoes rip houses up?

Yes, tornadoes are capable of ripping houses from their foundations and causing significant damage due to their strong winds and rotating vortex. The extent of the damage depends on the tornado's intensity, duration, and the construction of the house.


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 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 is an f3 tornado?

The Fuijta Scale rates tornado from F0 to F5 based on the severity of the damage they cause. An F3 is a strong tornado that will cause severe and often irreparable damage to frame houses. A house that takes F3 damage will lose it roof and many, if not most of the walls will collapse. F3 tornadoes can obliterate trailers (though this is considered F2 damage), throw cars, and lift train cars. About 4% of tornadoes are rated F3.