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How big is an F7 tornado?
There is no such thing as an F7 tornado. The maximum rating is F5. Even then, ratings for tornadoes are based on damage, not size.
What would not be used to classify igneous rocks?
Color, as it is not a reliable indicator due to variations within the same type of rock. Texture, mineral composition, and formation conditions are typically used to classify igneous rocks.
What is a tornado alarm?
A tornado alarm is a warning system that is used to alert people of an impending tornado. It is typically a loud siren or whistle that sounds when a tornado is spotted or conditions are favorable for one to occur, allowing residents to seek shelter and take necessary precautions.
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.
What indicates that a tornado warning should be given?
A tornado watch is issued when general weather conditions in a region are favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Tornado watches are numbered in the order that they are issued. So tornado watch 4 is the 4th tornado watch issued in the country that year.
How do you classify a tornado with winds 120 mph?
A tornado with estimated winds of 120 mph would be rated EF2.
Can you classify the Chesapeake Bay study area as a mini tornado alley?
No. While the Chesapeake Bay areas does get tornadoes, it is not particularly tornado prone.
How big is an F7 tornado?
There is no such thing as an F7 tornado. The maximum rating is F5. Even then, ratings for tornadoes are based on damage, not size.
If a tornado have been seen is that a tornado watch?
No, a tornado watch is issued when the general weather conditions can produces tornadoes. If a tornado is spotted a tornado warning is issued.
What is the difference between weather warning and weather watch?
A tornado/thunderstorm watch means that weather conditions are good for tornado/thunderstorm. A tornado/thunderstorm warning, however, means that conditions are extreme and a thunderstorm or tornado is likely. Conditions for either storm are very good at this stage.
What would not be used to classify igneous rocks?
Color, as it is not a reliable indicator due to variations within the same type of rock. Texture, mineral composition, and formation conditions are typically used to classify igneous rocks.
Is a tornado watch better than a tornado warning?
Yes. A tornado watch simply means that general conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been detected or may form at any moment.
What is a tornado alarm?
A tornado alarm is a warning system that is used to alert people of an impending tornado. It is typically a loud siren or whistle that sounds when a tornado is spotted or conditions are favorable for one to occur, allowing residents to seek shelter and take necessary precautions.
Is there a tornado watch right now?
No. A tornado watch means the general weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes. If a tornado has been sighted then a tornado warning is issued.
What are conditions like on the ground before during and after a tornado?
before a tornado it is usally calm after a strong tornado there is lots of debris and during a tornado there are things flying everywhere
Why is it important to issue tornado warnings as early as possible?
I used to live in Tornado Alley... a tornado watch means that the weather conditions mean it is very likely that a tornado will form in an area. A tornado warning means a tornado has touched down nearby.
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.
