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There are two main types of tornado.
Type 1 tornadoes, more often called supercell tornadoes, are the most common and strongest type, on occasion reaching EF4 or EF5 intensity. These tornadoes are produce from the mesocyclone of a supercell.
Type 2 tornadoes are less common. They are usually called landspouts or waterspouts depending on where they occur (though type 1 tornadoes can become tornadic waterspouts). These tornado form in association with developing thunderstorms. They rarely exceed EF0 or EF1 intensity, though on a few occasions have attained EF3 strength.
There are other tornado like circulations that are technically not tornadoes such as gustnadoes, dust devils, fire whirls, and a steam devil. The latter are less vicious.
Yes there are two main types of tornadoes.
Classic tornadoes form from the mesocyclone of a supercell.
landspouts, which are generally weaker than typical tornadoes or from war, rotating air under a developing thunderstorm.
A third phenomenon, known as a gustnado occurs in the gust front or outflow area of a storm. Although these vortices can cause damage their classification as tornados is disputed.
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The strongest winds are on which side of a tornado?
The strongest winds in a tornado are typically on the right side of the tornado's path, known as the "right-front quadrant." This area can experience wind speeds exceeding 200 mph, making it the most dangerous part of the tornado.
What is the strongest tornado to ever hit Arkansas?
That would be the tornado that destroyed the town of Sneed, Arkansas on April 10, 1929. It is the only known F5 tornado to have hit Arkansas.
What is the strongest type of extreme weather?
The strongest type of extreme weather in terms of overall energy output would probably be a tropical cyclone (hurricane, typhoon, etc.). In terms of the violence of the event a tornado is the strongest.
What is strongest Tornado to ever hit Louisiana?
The strongest tornado to hit Louisiana on record occurred on February 21, 1971, in Orleans Parish. This F4 tornado had wind speeds estimated between 207-260 mph, causing significant damage and sadly resulting in 5 fatalities.
What does ef mean on tornado scale?
EF on the tornado scale stands for Enhanced Fujita scale. It is used to classify tornado intensity based on the damage caused by the tornado, ranging from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest). The EF scale takes into account the strength of the wind and the type of damage observed.
Is EF5 the second dangerous tornado?
No. EF5 is the strongest tornado on the Enhanced Fujita and therefore the most dangerous type.
What is the strongest type of weather?
The strongest type of extreme weather in terms of overall energy output would probably be a tropical cyclone (hurricane, typhoon, etc.). In terms of the violence of the event a tornado is the strongest.
What is the rate of the tornado in Greensberg?
The Greensburg tornado was an EF5, the strongest category of tornado.
How many homes are destoryed by tornadoes?
it depends on the EF rating and how long a tornado lasts for . When there is an EF5 tornado the strongest type just about every building it touches is destroyed
The strongest winds are on which side of a tornado?
The strongest winds in a tornado are typically on the right side of the tornado's path, known as the "right-front quadrant." This area can experience wind speeds exceeding 200 mph, making it the most dangerous part of the tornado.
What do you call the strongest wind on earth?
tornado
Where are the strongest winds in a storm?
around a tornado
What is the strongest hurricane or earthquake or tornado?
earthquake
Where does the wind spin fastest in a tornado?
It depends on the tornado. If it is a single vortex tornado the winds near at the edge of the core will be the fastest. However, many of the strongest tornadoes are multivortex, meaning that they have smaller vorticies (almost like mini tornadoes) inside the main vortex. In a multivortex tornado the fastest winds are within these subvortices.
Which storm has the strongest fastest winds tornado hurricane or thunderstorm?
Both are, but it is probably more likely with a tornado.
What is the inside of tornado called?
The main part of the circulation of a tornado when the strongest winds occur is called the core.
Which region in the united states has the strongest winds?
tornado alley
