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It depends on the strength of the tornado. Weak tornadoes (EF0 an EF1) can lift soil and very light objects.
Strong tornadoes (EF2 and EF3) can lift people, roofs from houses, road vehicles, and occasionally trees.
Violent tornadoes (EF4 and EF5) can lift buildings.
Some very large or very strong structures may not be moved. The reactor of a nuclear power plant can withstand much more than a tornado, and large building complexes cannot be moved either, though large sections may be destroyed.
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Why is debris often described as being sucked in to a tornado?
Debris appears to be "sucked in" to a tornado due to the strong inflow winds leading into the tornado's vortex. The low pressure inside the tornado combined with the high wind speeds can lift and carry debris into the storm. This creates the illusion of objects being pulled into the tornado.
Why do things get sucked up into a tornado?
Objects get sucked up into a tornado due to the low pressure at the center of the vortex, which creates a strong upward suction force. This force can lift and carry debris, dust, and even larger objects into the funnel cloud.
Do tornadoes suck things in?
No, tornadoes do not suck things in. They are powerful rotating columns of air that destroy objects in their path through a combination of strong winds and flying debris. The pressure difference created by the tornado can cause objects to be sucked into the vortex, but the tornado itself does not actively "suck" things in.
Can a tornado's rotation be reversed?
An individual tornado cannot change the direction that it rotates, however in rare cases a tornado may rotate in the opposite direction from what is norm (nearly all tornadoes rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere, and clockwise in the southern).
Can you defuse a tornado?
No, tornadoes cannot be defused. Tornadoes are powerful natural phenomena that form due to specific weather conditions, and they cannot be controlled or prevented. Safety measures such as having a plan in place, seeking shelter, and following evacuation orders are recommended in the event of a tornado.
Why is debris often described as being sucked in to a tornado?
Debris appears to be "sucked in" to a tornado due to the strong inflow winds leading into the tornado's vortex. The low pressure inside the tornado combined with the high wind speeds can lift and carry debris into the storm. This creates the illusion of objects being pulled into the tornado.
Can a dog talk if it is sucked up into a tornado because I remember CLEARLY seeing something about this on TV like 5 years ago?
No, of course not. Dogs cannot talk. A tornado cannot change this. You may have seen a a fictional dog on TV. There are plenty of talking dogs in fiction.
How do you use the word sucked in a sentence?
The tornado sucked the car right up into the air. The vortex below those rapids sucked my canoe right out from under me!
In the Wizard of Oz who was sucked into the tornado?
Dorothy and her little dog, Toto.
What is a sentence with the word vortex?
The whirling, spinning vortex of a tornado sucked everybody in.
What effect does a tornado have when crossing a pond?
In short, water can get sucked or blown out of the pond.
Why does the air near a tornado vortex get sucked into it?
Air is continuously moving up in a tornado. This means that air surrounding the tornado must move in to replace the rising air.
Who were the famous pair to get sucked up in the their house by a tornado while they slept?
Dorothy and Toto
What will happen if you get sucked in a tornado?
You will be carried to another location and dropped there. Most likely you will not survive.
What are the odds of being sucked up in a tornado?
depends on the strength of it. if your sheltered, you should be fine. but if your outside during a tornado it's possible. **The odds are good if you are caught without cover underground in a F3 tornado. You do not actually get sucked up but blown away in the strong wind. Reports say that the actual danger does not come from being carried away by the winds but having being hit by large flying stuff picked up also.
Who were the famous pair to get sucked up in their house by a tornado in their sleep?
The famous pair who were sucked up in their house by a tornado in their sleep are the characters Dorothy and Toto from the movie "The Wizard of Oz". In the movie, they were swept away to the magical land of Oz.
What happens to water that is sucked out of a pool by a tornado?
Water that is sucked out of a pool by a tornado typically gets carried by the strong winds within the tornado and can be deposited elsewhere. The water may evaporate if exposed to air or can contribute to flash flooding if deposited on the ground in a concentrated manner.
