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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?

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.


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.


Are there white tornadoes?

No, tornadoes are typically associated with dark or black funnels due to the debris they pick up. The color of a tornado is determined by the materials it has sucked up and the lighting conditions around it.


Why aren't all tornadoes white?

For one, a tornado will usually only appear white if front lit. If back lit a tornado will be blocking more light than it is reflecting from the prespective of the viewer, and so will appear gray or black. Additionally some tornadoes lift up large quantities of dirt and so take on the color of the soil they are going over whether it is black, gray, brown, red, or sandy.


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.

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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.


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.


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 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.


How does a vacuum cleaner simulate a tornado How is it like a real tornado?

A vacuum cleaner simulates a tornado by creating a spinning vortex that sucks in debris and dirt. Similar to a real tornado, the swirling motion creates a low-pressure system that pulls objects toward the center. The intense suction power of a vacuum cleaner resembles the strong winds in a tornado that pick up and carry objects.


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 can pick up things that are made from iron?

A magnet can pick up things made from iron or other ferromagnetic materials.


Could a tornado pick up the CN tower?

No. Though a very strong tornado might cause it to collapse.


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.


What did the tornado say to the car?

"I'll pick you up later."


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.


How do you pick potatoes?

with a fork and turn over the dirt