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First, how they cause damage is different. Tornadoes cause damage with extreme winds and flying debris. Earthquakes cause damage by shaking buildings and deforming the ground beneath them.
Weaker tornadoes cause damage almost exclusively to the outside of a building. Siding and roof material can be stripped away, gutters and awnings taken down, and windows broken. Stronger tornadoes can tear away roofs and walls and scatter some of the debris downwind. When houses are leveled by very strong tornadoes even greater amounts of debris are scattered. The very strongest of tornadoes blow houses away, leaving behind a bare foundation. In a sense tornadoes destroy buildings from the top down and from the outside in.
Minor earthquakes can crack walls and cause loose objects to fall. Stronger earthquakes can lead to the partial collapse of many buildings. Very strong earthquakes will level most buildings, but the debris mostly stays on the foundation. Since earthquakes originate underground they easily cause damage to a building's foundation. Damage to the foundation is rare in tornadoes.
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What will happen if tornado goes to a different tornado?
If two tornadoes were to merge, they would combine to form a larger and more destructive tornado. This new tornado could have stronger winds and cause more damage than either of the individual tornadoes on their own.
Tornadoes can form when wind at different blows in different directions and at different speeds?
That itself does not cause tornadoes, but a similar phenomenon is a factor in tornado formation. When wind at different altitudes blows in different speeds and directions, the air in between and start to roll horizontally. This is called wind shear. Again, wind shear alone cannot produce a tornado, but it is an important factor in how tornadoes form.
One of the conditions that can cause a tornado to form is when the wind in an area blows in different directions at different altitudes. This is called?
This condition is called wind shear.
What can form with little or no warning a tornado or a hurricane?
That would be a tornado. Once the process starts, a tornado can form in a matter of seconds. Hurricanes, by contrast, usually take several days to form and are easy to track.
Is a tornado watch or warning worse?
A tornado warning is worse. It means that a tornado has been detected or the threat of one is imminent. A tornado watch means the overall conditions are favorable to form in a general area.
What will happen if tornado goes to a different tornado?
If two tornadoes were to merge, they would combine to form a larger and more destructive tornado. This new tornado could have stronger winds and cause more damage than either of the individual tornadoes on their own.
What is a reason a tornado is a severe storm?
A tornado is a form of severe weather because it develops during a thunderstorm and is capable of producing substantial damage.
How do F5 tornadoes form from a F1 tornado?
An F5 tornado does not form directly from an F1 tornado. Tornado intensity is determined by the Enhanced Fujita Scale based on wind speeds and damage. It is possible for a tornado to rapidly intensify due to various atmospheric conditions, leading to an increase in intensity from an F1 to an F5 tornado.
What type of energy is a tornado?
A tornado is a form of kinetic energy, specifically in the form of mechanical energy. This is because a tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that has both translational and rotational motion, causing it to possess kinetic energy. The destructive power of a tornado is a result of this kinetic energy transferring to its surroundings, causing damage to structures and landscapes.
A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form?
Partially. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or already has formed.
How much damage can a fire tornado form?
A "fire tornado" is not a true tornado and is more properly called a firewhirl. Firewhirls can produce strong winds, but they usually are not strong enough to cause major damage. The main danger is that a firewhirl can spread fire to a new location. The fire can then potentially burn down entire neighborhoods.
Does a different type of liquid affect the time of a bottled tornado?
Yes, using a different type of liquid can affect the time it takes for a tornado to form in a bottle. Thicker liquids such as honey or syrup may take longer to form a tornado compared to lighter liquids like water or oil. The viscosity and density of the liquid will impact the speed and stability of the tornado formation.
Can a tornado form in England?
well i think a tornado can form anywhere
Is it true that a tornado warning means that a tornado might form?
No. A tornado warning means that a tornado is likely to form or has already been spotted.
What will happen for a tornado connect with another tornado?
When two tornadoes merge, they can create a larger and more destructive tornado. The combined forces of the two tornadoes can result in increased wind speeds and damage along a wider path. This phenomenon is known as a tornado outbreak.
What is a fire tornado?
a tornado in the form of fire
Can you predict if a tornado is about to happen?
Not exactly. If a tornado is imminent then Doppler radar will probably detect the rotation wand a warning will be issued that a tornado may soon form. Often, especially with areas of major damage, the tornado has already been on the ground for at least a few minutes and moves into the area. Meteorologists can often detect the signature of a tornado on radar will announce where the tornado is and where it is going.
