Once formation starts, a tornado usually takes just a few minutes to a few seconds to touch down. A typical tornado will be into and out of a given spot after just a few seconds. A large or slow moving tornado may take a minute or more.
Tornadoes can reach speeds of up to 300 mph (480 km/h), making them one of the fastest wind storms on Earth. The highest wind speeds are typically found in the most intense tornadoes, such as those rated EF4 or EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
Tornado winds can reach speeds of up to 300 mph (480 km/h), making them one of the most destructive forces of nature. The highest wind speeds are typically found in the most intense tornadoes, known as EF5 tornadoes.
Tornadoes do not typically collide with each other. If two tornadoes happen to be in close proximity, they may interact in a process known as the Fujiwhara effect, where they start to orbit each other. However, actual physical collisions between tornadoes are extremely rare.
The speed of the winds in a tornado is called the tornado's wind speed. It is usually measured using the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale, which categorizes tornadoes based on the estimated wind speed. The wind speed can vary greatly depending on the tornado's intensity, with stronger tornadoes having faster wind speeds.
When two tornadoes converge, a phenomenon known as the Fujiwhara effect can occur. In this scenario, the tornadoes may begin to orbit each other or merge to form a larger, more powerful tornado. The outcome can be unpredictable and result in increased damage and danger.
Tornadoes can happen in any place that gets thunderstorms.
Tornadoes happen in Miami for the same reason they happen anywhere else. See the related question for how tornadoes form in general.
Tornadoes can happen in Ottawa. Canada does get tornadoes, though not as often as the U.S. due to its cooler climate.
Tornadoes can happen anywhere in the world except cold areas like Antarctica and the north pole. Tornadoes are mostly common in United States.
Yes. Tornadoes, including some significant ones, can and do happen the the Philippines.
Tornadoes can happen anywhere - they're usually formed from severe thunderstorms.
Most tornadoes in the U.S. happen in spring and early summer.
Tornadoes happen in the summer every year.
Sicily Tornadoes happened in 1851.
Tornadoes happen in all seasons but are most common in the spring.
well tornadoes can happen anywhere any time so yes
Tornadoes do not happen IN the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical storms and hurricanes happen in the Gulf of Mex, but not tornadoes. Tornado-like features over water are called waterspouts.