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Very rarely do tornadoes tear up the ground. Those that do are among the very strongest. In fact, one tornado in 2011 was given a rating of EF5, the highest rating possible, partially because it ripped away parts of the ground.

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Do F5 Tornadoes tear roads off the ground?

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Do tornadoes cause dents in the ground?

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What are tornadoes called when they hit the ground?

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How skinny can a tornado be at the ground?

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Why tornadoes damage things?

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How do tornadoes affect the desert biotic?

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Do tornadoes stay on the ground for a few minutes hours or days?

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How do Tornadoes effect earth?

tornadoes tear up the earth, tilling the soil sometimes, and destroy so we can rebuild and make better. hope this answers your question.


Did the tornado in Florida touch the ground in march 2011?

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Do tornadoes make marks on the ground?

Tornadoes can leave marks on crops, but it is rare for them to make marks in the ground itself. That usually takes a very strong tornado.


What percentage of tornadoes actually touch the ground?

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