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Air in a tornado moves upward rapidly, sometimes taking objects with it.

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Can a tornado pick up a bus?

Yes. A strong tornado in the range of EF2 to EF5 can pick up a bus or even a train.


What is the maximum weight an average tornado can pick up?

The maximum weight an average tornado can pick up is estimated to be around 30,000 pounds (15 tons). However, stronger tornadoes have been known to pick up heavier objects.


What did the tornado say to the car?

"I'll pick you up later."


Could a tornado pick up the CN tower?

No. Though a very strong tornado might cause it to collapse.


Can a EF0 tornado lift up invader zims ship?

An EF0 tornado can't pick up much of anything, so probably not.


How many things can a tornado pick up at one time?

That is extremely difficult to estimate and would depend on the size and strength of the tornado and what there is to pick up. A large, violent tornado moving through a developed area might be carrying many thousands of small objects.


Can A tornado pick up a sky scraper?

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Is it really impossible for a vortex or tornado to pick up an inverted cone and can someone point out examples?

It would be entirely possible for a tornado to pick up such an object. One misconception about tornadoes is that their winds only travel vertically. The truth is that their rotation gives the very strong horizontal velocity as well, so even if the updraft alone could not pick up a cone, the horizontal winds could tip it over and allow the tornado to pick it up that way.


How strong does a tornado have to be to pick up a car?

Usually a tornado has to be at least an EF2 (estimated wind 111 to 135 mph) to lift a car.


What are somethings that a tornado can pick up?

Debris, wood and brick from houses, people, trees, water. Anything that the tornado is strong enough to carry.


Can a tornado pick up an elephant?

It is highly unlikely for a tornado to pick up an elephant due to their size and weight. Tornadoes are capable of lifting smaller objects such as debris and farm animals, but the sheer mass of an elephant would make it extremely difficult for a tornado to lift.


What if a tornado formed above a volcano?

The tornado may pick up ash and some volcanic rocks, but the volcano would, for the most part, not be affected.