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In some ways, yes. Most often the damage a tornado causes is used to estimated its peak wind speed. The peak wind estimated in turn is used to assign it a rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale. In some instances mobile Doppler radar has remotely obtained wind speed measurements from inside a tornado, though this method is limited in that it cannot measure winds near the ground where damage occurs. In a handful of cases instruments have been place in the path of a tornado and taken direct measurements. This is difficult, as most instruments cannot withstand the extreme winds of a tornado, and even then the tornado misses the instruments in most cases.
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∙ 13y agoTornadoes are rated from EF0 to EF5 (formerly F0 to F5) based on the severity of the damage the cause.
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What is a tornado wacth?
Tornado Watch is where there is a Tornado comming near the area where u live or maybe somewhere else. The news calls it a Tornado Watch. Tornado Watch is where a Tornado comes and people watch when it comes nearest to them so they could keepwatch on what is going to happen.
What is Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment's motto?
Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment's motto is 'E Tribus Tornado'.
What is the biggest tornado ever recorded in Oklahoma?
The largest tornado in Oklahoma (and in fact the largest tornado ever recorded), was the El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013. It was 2.6 miles wide.
When was Tornado Girl created?
Tornado Girl was created on 2008-11-13.
In the movie twister what day exactly was it in June 1969 was the 1st F5 tornado scene?
No exact date is given for the movie. The tornado itself is fictional as no tornado in 1969 was rated F5.
How much does a tornado weight?
Weight is not something that is measure in a tornado. Even then, the size of a tornado, and therefore the amount of air it contains, varies widely.
What should a barometer measure when there is a tornado?
If a tornado passes near or over a barometer, it will measure a very rapid drop in pressure. How much the pressure drops depends on the strength of the tornado and how close the center of it comes tot he barometer.
Is there a scale that is used to measure the magnitude of a tornado?
yes
What does the scale measure on a tornado?
The Fujita and Enhanced Fujita scales assesses damage caused by a tornado to assign a rating.
What instrument do scientists drop in a tornado's path?
The are various instruments that scientists have deployed. Most tornado probes carry barometers to measure the pressure inside a tornado. Some have held a variety of anemometers to measure wind speed. A few have had cameras.
What is the name of the instrument used to measure the intensity of a tornado?
In most cases the intensity of a tornado is never actually measured. Tornadoes are rated based on the severity of the damage they cause. Mobile Doppler radar can measure wind speeds in a tornado, but since such radar cannot measure ground-level winds the measurements are not used in ratings.
What is used to measure the violence of a tornado?
The intensity of a tornado is usually judge based on an analysis of the damage, which is used to estimate wind speed.
Do tornado trackers have a scale to measure?
Tornadoes do have a scale by which they are rated. It is the Enhanced Fujita scale. However, trackers do not use it to rate the tornado as it occurs. Damage is assessed by experts after the tornado has passed.
Is it impossible to measure the strength of a tornado?
No, it is possible to measure the strength of a tornado, though direct measurements are rare. Most tornadoes have their strength estimated based on the severity of the damage they cause. Occasionally, though mobile Doppler can obtain wind measurements from a tornado. One tornado on May 24, 2011 was rated EF5 after such a radar indicated winds in excess of 210 mph.
What scale measure tornado strength?
The fujita scale. Ranging from F0-F5
How is a tornado's strength measured?
by scale called the fujita scale or (enhanced fujita scale) to measure intensity or strength of a tornado based on the severity of damage.
How do you know when a tornado is forming in a certain area?
A developing tornado can be detected by Doppler radar. This radar can measure wind speeds, and strong rotation withing a thunderstorm often indicates that at tornado is developing or is likely to develop.
