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In some cases scientists are able to measure the winds either remotely using doppler radar or, less often, getting a specialized inside the tornado. In most cases, however, the wind speed is estimated based on the severity of the damage the tornado causes.

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What are the 5 major global winds?

The five major global winds are the trade winds, westerlies, easterlies, polar easterlies, and the jet streams. These winds play a crucial role in determining global weather patterns and circulation of the atmosphere.


What causes Jupiters fast winds and stormy weather?

Jupiter's fast winds are primarily caused by its rapid rotation, completing a day in less than 10 hours. This rotation creates strong jet streams that drive the planet's dynamic weather patterns. Additionally, Jupiter's massive size and thick atmosphere contribute to its stormy weather, with large-scale convection currents leading to the formation of powerful storms, notably the Great Red Spot.


If you would stand in the middle of a tornado would you survive?

It is not possible to stand in the middle of a tornado. The winds would be too strong to even get there. People have been know to be picked up by a tornado and thrown several miles away without being killed.


How strong are typhoon winds?

Typhoon winds can reach speeds greater than 150 mph (240 km/h), making them extremely powerful and destructive. These high-speed winds can cause severe damage to buildings, infrastructure, and the environment, posing a significant threat to lives and property in affected areas.


Where do tornados mostly occur?

Oh, dude, tornados mostly occur in a region called Tornado Alley in the central United States. It's like this hot spot for swirling winds and chaos. But hey, they can technically happen anywhere if the conditions are right. Like, Mother Nature doesn't really follow a rule book, you know?

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How fast were the winds of the Flint-Beecher tornado?

It is impossible to know exactly how fast the winds were as we did not have the tools to measure a tornado's winds back then. But since the tornado was rated F5 (equivalent to EF5 on the new scale) winds were probably well over 200 mph.


How did winds effect transportation in the 15th century?

winds are affected because all the stupid old people dont know how to drive


Why don't people know how fast thunderstorms race?

i dont know the answer


How does development trigger tornadoes?

many people do not know the answer to this question which i am surprised at! Tornados are triggered by a storm called the supercelled storm. You can look it up if you want im just answering your question.


How do scientist know how fast a tornado is going?

Doppler radar tracks the movement of the storm and can determine how fast it's going and, to a very limited degree, how fast its winds are. However, in nearly all cases the wind speeds reported in a tornado are estimated based on the severity of the damage that has been done.


Is there a natural disaster starting with t?

Yes there is. I know 2 natural disasters that starts with 't.' They are 'Tornadoes' and 'Tsunamis.'


How do tornados effect us?

Tornadoes can effect us because they can destroy our property. If you know a tornado is in the area, you need to take proper precautions.


Five hundred years ago how did people know what the weather forecast was?

They did not know- other than by observing the types of clouds and local winds that foretell what the weather would be in the next few hours.


How do you make money safe and fast?

work for your neighbore, or people that you can trust. ask your parents about people they know that need work done.


What are some different types of winds?

honestly I really don't know? doyou know?


Do tornadoes devolop?

Do tornados develope? Yes. The beginning of most tornadic activity is in a thunderstorm that rotates in a vertical column on a very large scale. Sometimes these storms become "supercells", which are the most massive thunderstorms we know of besides hurricanes. Tornados result when the winds spinning of the entire thunderstorm column become corkscrewed tighter and tighter within the clouds. There are markers that radars can find called "shear markers" that indicate top, mid and low-level rotation in a cloud. When two or more of these markers overlap a eventual lowering of the cloud base occurs. If the spinning cloud lowers enough, it will come into contact with the ground. Once there, the tornado may continue to grow in size and speed, it may also spin off additional tornados. Tornados eventually die when this corkscrew effect isn't enough to sustain the tight formations of wind on the ground. At that point, the tornado appears to lift back up into the cloud or simply loses form.


What planets have the high speed winds?

all i know is neptune