Yes, tornadoes have the potential to lift up anything that is not securely anchored to the ground. The stronger the tornado, the more powerful its lifting capability. This lifting force can result in debris being carried through the air and deposited at great distances from the origin point.
The time it takes for a tornado to destroy something can vary depending on the tornado's intensity, size, and the durability of the object. In many cases, a tornado can cause significant damage within seconds to minutes as it passes through an area.
That depends on the tornado. In a single vortex tornado the most damaging part would be the edge of the tornado's core, analogous to the eye wall of a hurricane. In a multiple vortex tornado, the most damaging part would be the subvotices that orbit within the main circulation of the tornado.
There can be, but it is not a requirement for one. Search google for tornado lightning and look through the images to see.
The explosion would probably disrupt the tornado. However, the effects of the blast and fallout would likely be worse than anything the tornado could do. Even then, the parent thunderstorm may still go on to produce another tornado.
The Hallam, Nebraska tornado was rated F4
No place in Nebraska is completely immune to tornadoes as they can occur anywhere in the state. However, some areas have lower tornado occurrence rates compared to others. It is important to always be prepared and have a tornado safety plan in place regardless of where you are in Nebraska.
The Hallam, Nebraska tornado struck on May 22, 2004.
Tornado season in Nebraska typically peaks in late spring and early summer, from May through July. However, tornadoes can occur throughout the year in the state due to its central location within Tornado Alley.
The deadliest tornado in Nebraska history was the Omaha tornado of March 23, 1913. This F4 tornado killed 101 people in Nebraska and 2 in Iowa. More than 90 of the deaths were in Omaha.
Yes. In Nebraska all 93 counties have had a tornado. Lincoln seems to have been lucky over the past couple decades, but it hasn't been spared nor is it protected by this bowl everyone seems to think we sit in. On may 20th, 1957, a tornado crossed the newly populated area between the airport and 27th and superior. Another tornado was also reported this same day in southeastern Lancaster county as well.
The Hallam Nebraska tornado occurred on May 22, 2004.
The Hallam, Nebraska tornado of May 22, 2004 was the widest tornado ever recorded. It was 2.5 miles wide.
The Hallam, Nebraska tornado was 2.5 miles wide and traveled 54 miles.
Omaha Nebraska Tornado - 1913 was released on: USA: 1 April 1913
The Hallam, Nebraska tornado only killed 1 person.
The Average tornado is 50 yards wide, though they tend to be bigger in Tornado Alley. The largest tornado ever recorded in Tornado Alley, or anywhere else for that matter, was the Hallam, Nebraska tornado which was 2.5 miles wide.