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What happens if a tornado strikes the ground?
Air at ground level will then spiral into the tornado and reach great speeds. Any buildings or trees the tornado hits will be damaged or destroyed by the winds.
What happens when a tornado hits?
Damage is done to varying degrees depending on the intensity of the tornado on the Fujita scale.
What happens to the stuff in a tornado when the tornado stops?
If you mean the debris being carried by a tornado, if it hasn't already been thrown out of the tornado it simply gets dropped to the ground once the tornado is no longer strong enough to carry it.
When is a tornado considered a tornado?
A tornado is considered a tornado when it reaches the ground
What happens to rain after it hits the ground?
it goes to a river or streams then it soaks into the ground :) hope that helps!
What happens before the tornado hits the ground?
The tornado is a twister before it hits the ground, it just spins in the sky, kind of
What happens if a tornado strikes the ground?
Air at ground level will then spiral into the tornado and reach great speeds. Any buildings or trees the tornado hits will be damaged or destroyed by the winds.
Can airplane get caught in a tornado?
Yes, normally this happens to planes on the ground when a tornado strikes an airport.
What happenswhen a lightning bolt hits a raging tornado?
Nothing happens. The lightning will not affect the tornado.
What happens when a tornado hits?
Damage is done to varying degrees depending on the intensity of the tornado on the Fujita scale.
What happens when a tornado hits a valley?
The tornado is not affected. It will continue though the valley as it would over any other terrain.
What happens if tornadoes hit the ground?
It is only when the circulation reaches the ground that it is considered a tornado. Prior to that it is merely a funnel cloud.
What happens to the stuff in a tornado when the tornado stops?
If you mean the debris being carried by a tornado, if it hasn't already been thrown out of the tornado it simply gets dropped to the ground once the tornado is no longer strong enough to carry it.
What happens to a crop after a tornado?
Crops can be flattened by tornadoes. In some cases the plants may be pulled out of the ground.
What is the microburst of a tornado?
A tornado does not produce a microburst, they are two different things. A microburst is a powerful downdraft in a thunderstorm that spreads out when it hits the ground, producing very strong, damaging winds that can equal those of a tornado.
When is a tornado considered a tornado?
A tornado is considered a tornado when it reaches the ground
Does a tornado start from the ground or the sky?
No. A tornado starts in the clouds and extends towards the ground. Until it reaches the ground it is not a tornado but a funnel cloud.
