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On the original Fujita scale, an F5 tornado had estimated winds of 261-318 mph. Today, most scientists believe that this estimate was too high for the damage done. On the new Enhanced Fujita scale, an EF5 tornado is estimated to have winds in excess of 200 mph, while the degree of damage remains the same. These estimates are understandably difficult to verify.
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What is the name of fast moving and destructive windstorm?
A tornado.
How fast are the winds in a class five tornado?
Winds in a EF5 tornado, the highest category on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, can exceed 200 mph (322 km/h) and cause catastrophic damage. These powerful winds can destroy well-built houses, uproot trees, and turn cars into projectiles.
How do scientist know how fast a tornado is going?
Doppler radar tracks the movement of the storm and can determine how fast it's going and, to a very limited degree, how fast its winds are. However, in nearly all cases the wind speeds reported in a tornado are estimated based on the severity of the damage that has been done.
Is a tornado a slow process or a rapid process?
In terms of weather a tornado is a very fast process.
What happens after surface winds slow down in a tornado due to ground friction?
When surface winds slow down in a tornado due to ground friction, the tornado may weaken or dissipate altogether. This is because a tornado's strength is dependent on the fast rotation of air at the surface, so when this rotation slows down, the tornado's intensity is reduced.
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How do you explain a tornado to a 5 year old?
You could say that a tornado is a kind of very fast spinning wind that sometimes happens during a thunderstorm that can wreck houses.
How fast is the fastestest tornado?
Winds in a tornado can get up to 300 mph.
How fast is the middle of a tornado?
i think the middle of the tornado is completely still.
How fast does a tornado jet go?
The Tornado's max speed is 1,490 mph
Does a tornado have wind?
A tornado IS wind- very fast winds spinning in a circle.
What are 5 words that describe a tornado?
Violent Destructive Dangerous Deadly Unpredictable
Explain the difference between how fast a tornado is moving and how fast its rotational winds are?
How fast a tornado is moving refers to how fast the tornado itself travels from point A to point B. For example, a tornado moving towards at 30 mph and is a mile away will reach you in 2 minutes. The rotational winds of a tornado refers to how fast the tornado itself is spinning, which is generally faster than its forward speed.
Where does the damage come from the most in a tornado?
Most damage in a tornado is caused by the extremely fast winds.
How do people know how fast a tornado goes?
In terms of how fast a tornado is moving, the tornado is tracked on radar. The forward speed is calculated based on how far it moves in a given period of time. The wind speed of a tornado is estimated based on the severity of the damage it causes.
Why does the 5 percent tornado probability from the SPC qualify for tornado watch issuance?
The 5 percent tornado probability from the SPC qualify for tornado watch issuance,
How fast are the wind speeds in a tornado?
depends on size of the tornado anywhere from 65 to over 300 mph.
