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Tornadoes pick up dust and many other materials. The other materials that a tornado is capable of picking up include trees, power poles, the roofs off of houses, and entire mobile homes.
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What does a tornado do to make dust?
They pick it up from the ground
Tornadoes pick up dirt and what else?
It varies depending on where the tornado goes and how strong it is. In addition to dirt even weak tornadoes can pick up pieces of vegetation and any light, loose objects that happen to be in their path. Stronger tornadoes can pick up light vehicles, roofs, and outbuildings. The very strongest tornadoes can lift virtually anything, including whole trees, well-constructed houses, train cars, and even pieces of asphalt.
Can a tornado pick up an elephant?
Yes, though it would require a rather strong tornado, probably at least an EF3.
Can a tornado pick up a house?
It depends on the intensity of tor tornado. The heaviest objects known to have been lifted by a tornado was a 90 ton oil tank. The intensity of the tornado that did this was likely well into the F5 range.
Is it true that wind causes erosion by blowing heavier rocks and leaving behind sand and soil?
Have you ever seen a great big rock flying through the air in the wind? Not unless it's a tornado. Wind does not pick up big rocks. It picks up sand and dirt and other tiny stuff and leaves the big stuff behind.
Can a tornado pick up round objects?
Yes a tornado can pick up round objects at least as long as they are not too heavy. Objects made of more fragile materials may also have their surfaces broken by debris, making them less round.
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 can pick up things that are made from iron?
A magnet can pick up things made from iron or other ferromagnetic materials.
How do you use a pick for mining?
To use a pick for gold mining, you have to swing it against the dirt surface. This will break apart the dirt and rock.
What does a tornado do to make dust?
They pick it up from the ground
How can a tornado pick up something?
Air in a tornado moves upward rapidly, sometimes taking objects with it.
How do you use a pick for gold mining?
To use a pick for gold mining, you have to swing it against the dirt surface. This will break apart the dirt and rock.
What are 'dust devils'?
It usually occurs on hot dry days when winds pick up loose dirt or sand and form a small vortex looking similar to a small tornado. Most common in dry arid regions.
Tornadoes pick up dirt and what else?
It varies depending on where the tornado goes and how strong it is. In addition to dirt even weak tornadoes can pick up pieces of vegetation and any light, loose objects that happen to be in their path. Stronger tornadoes can pick up light vehicles, roofs, and outbuildings. The very strongest tornadoes can lift virtually anything, including whole trees, well-constructed houses, train cars, and even pieces of asphalt.
Could a tornado pick up the CN tower?
No. Though a very strong tornado might cause it to collapse.
What did the tornado say to the car?
"I'll pick you up later."
Can a tornado pick up a concrete house?
Yes, a very strong tornado can sweep it off its foundation and reduce it to rubble.
