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Potentially. It is actually fairly common for hurricanes to produce tornadoes. While tornadoes and hurricanes are weather events, earthquakes are geologic and are completely unrelated to weather. Nothing would actually prevent a hurricane or tornado from striking at the same time as an earthquake, but such an event would be entirely by coincidence and therefore extremely unlikely.

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When does an aftershock happen?

In any series of earthquakes in the same area, the one with the largest magnitude is called the mainshock. Anything before this is called a foreshock and anything after is called an aftershock.


Have tornadoes ever hit the same place twice in the same year?

Yes, in fact some places have been hit twice in the same day. On April 3, 1974 the towns of Tanner, Capshaw , and Harvest, Alabama were first hit by an F5 tornado, followed by an F4 (listed by some as F5) tornado barely 30 minutes later. In some places it was impossible to tell which tornado damage what.


What earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake shock?

Earthquakes that occur in the same area as a major earthquake are often referred to as aftershocks. Aftershocks can happen minutes to years after the mainshock and are caused by the readjustment of the earth's crust in response to the initial earthquake. These aftershocks can sometimes be just as powerful as the mainshock.


Will an earthquake get bigger if it is deeper?

No. Size does not necessarily affect the magnitude of an earthquake. In fact, a deep earthquake will have less of an effect on the surface than a shallow earthquake of the same magnitude.


Can 4 tornado's happen all at a time?

It is extremely rare for four tornadoes to occur simultaneously in the same area. Tornadoes typically form from separate thunderstorms and are usually isolated events. Multiple tornadoes can occur in quick succession or in the same general area, but having four at the same time is highly unlikely.

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What happen if a lightning and tornado and earthquake happen in the same time?

Lightning frequently accompanies tornadoes anyway. On the unlikely even that a tornado occurred during an earthquake, there would probably be more damage than either of the two could do on their own.


How do you say tornado and earthquake in spanish?

In Spanish, the word for tornado is "tornado". Same as in English, but pronounced a little differently (torr-nawh-do instead of the English way torr-nay-do). As for earthquake, the spanish word for it is "terremoto".


Could there be an earthquake and tornado at the same time in the same place?

It is very unlikely for an earthquake and tornado to occur at the same time in the same place. Earthquakes are caused by tectonic plate movement, while tornadoes are atmospheric phenomenon. They are typically associated with different weather conditions and geological processes that do not overlap in the same location simultaneously.


Can more than one tornado happen at the same time in a different place?

Yes, this occurs sometimes during tornado outbreaks.


What was the most epic thing to happen?

When the Captial of the United States was being burned in the war of 1812, the fire was stopped because a hurricane, a tornado, and an earthquake happened all in the same place. It doused the fire and killed most of the invading British troops.


What are earthquake after earthquake?

A small earthquake that happens after a larger one is called an aftershock. Aftershocks happen because the crust in the area where the main earthquake happened is adjusting to the earthquake's effects.


Will the Japan earthquake happen again?

Yes it is very likely to happen again. It happened 70 years ago in same place it was just not as bad.


What is an after shock?

An aftershock is a smaller earthquake that follows the main earthquake, usually occurring in the same area and caused by the shifting of rock underground. Aftershocks can happen within hours, days, or even months after the initial earthquake. These can be as strong as or weaker than the main earthquake.


What happen when tornado and lightning happen at the same time?

Tornadoes and lightning can occur simultaneously during severe thunderstorms. If a tornado and lightning occur at the same time, the combination can increase the potential dangers and risks associated with the storm. Lightning can strike the tornado itself or nearby, causing additional hazards like fires, property damage, and injuries.


How do you say Tornado in Polish?

Same as in English: "Tornado" :)


Can a tornado happen in Toronto?

Yes, tornadoes can occur in Toronto, although they are relatively rare. Toronto is in an area that is at risk for tornadoes, but they typically do not happen as frequently or with the same intensity as in other regions, such as the central United States.


What is a group of tornadoes?

A group of tornadoes produced by the same storm system withing a day or so is called a tornado outbreak. A series of tornadoes produced in succession by the same supercell is called a tornado family.