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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?

Yes. There have been documented cases of F5 tornadoes and some F4 tornadoes tearing asphalt from roads.


Do tornadoes cause dents in the ground?

Not really. A few have been known to tear away sections of the ground, but those have been among the very strongest.


How do tornadoes destroy land?

It is very rare for tornadoes to destroy the actual land. The most violent tornadoes can scour away the surface of the ground, but very few are that strong. The shear force of the wind is enough to tear away sections.


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Do tornadoes never touch the ground?

Yes, tornadoes do touch the ground. If the don't they are not considered tornadoes. However, in order to qualify the visible funnel does not have to reach ground winds, just the vortex of wind.


Why tornadoes damage things?

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How do tornadoes affect the desert biotic?

They do not have much of an impact. Actual tornadoes are very rare in desert environments and when they do occur are almost always weak. Such tornadoes may tear apart some shrubs.


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.


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

Most tornadoes last a few minutes, and some may only be on the ground for seconds. However, a handful of tornadoes have lasted for two or three hours.


What affect do tornadoes have on the landscape?

Tornadoes can have devastating effects on the landscape, causing extensive damage to buildings, trees, and vegetation. They can uproot trees, strip away topsoil, and create new paths as they tear through the environment. Tornadoes may also result in the formation of debris fields and produce changes in the land's texture and appearance.


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

There were several tornadoes in Florida in March of 2011, They did indeed touch the ground; they wouldn't have been tornadoes otherwise.


Do tornadoes make marks on the ground?

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