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In addition to spinning very fast, a tornado also has a strong updraft, or, in other words, the air in a tornado travels upwards as very high speeds. This can sometimes lift large objects.

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Why do tornadoes pick up things and how?

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What speed of tornado can lift a car off the ground?

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How much lift does it take for an airplane to get off the ground?

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How do tornadoes pick up things?

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Can a tornado pick up an airplane?

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Are rotors used to help lift a helicopter off the ground?

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