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Tornadoes can occur in various geographical locations, but they are most commonly found in the United States, particularly in an area known as "Tornado Alley," which includes parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. They can form in any state, typically when warm, moist air collides with cooler, dry air. Tornadoes can develop in severe thunderstorms and are generally most prevalent during spring and early summer. Their occurrence is also noted in other countries, including Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe.
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How does the Fajita scale help determine the strength of a tornado?
The is no Fajita scale. The Fujita scale provides basic standards by which to assess the damage done by a tornado. Based on the severity of the damage a tornado is assigned a rating, which can range from F0 for the weakest tornadoes to F5 for the strongest.
Which tornado on the fujita scale most frequently occurs?
The most common Fujita scale rating is F0 (EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita scale).
What is the average time for a tornado to happen?
The average tornado lasts for 5 to 10 minutes.
Which month of the year has the highest frequency of tornado on average?
In the Unite States, the average peak of tornado activity is in May.
Which two numbers have a mode of 10 and a range of 8?
The modes is the number which occurs most often. The range is the biggest number - the smallest number. The only way to have a mode of 10 and a range of 8, is to have the two numbers be 10 and 2. The numbers are different so each is a mode and the range is 10-2-8. Note, 2 is also a mode in the set {2,10}.
What does tornado wind speed range?
Tornado winds range from 65 mph to over 300 mph.
What is the name of a tornado that occurs on land?
A tornado. Tornadoes usually occur on land anyway.
What do you call a tornado that occurs on land?
It is simply a tornado. Most tornadoes occur on land.
What is a tornado touchdown?
When a tornado touches down it means it has reached the ground and can now cause damage. It is not a tornado until this occurs,
What are the ratings and certificates for Tornado Range - 1948?
Tornado Range - 1948 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
What part of the storm does a tornado form in?
A tornado usually forms from a mesocyclone, which occurs in the updraft or rear portion of some thunderstorms.
Is tornado is a disaster or a natural calamity?
A tornado is both. A calamity is a disaster. A tornado is a disaster that occurs naturally, and would thus be consideted a natural calamity or natural disaster.
What is a Missouri tornado?
A Missouri tornado is a tornado that occurs in the U.S. state of Missouri. If you want an example, there is the tornado that hit the city of Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011 killing 158 people. It was the seventh deadliest tornado in U.S. history.
Who is at risk when a tornado occurs?
When a tornado occurs it is a potential threat to everybody who might be in its path. Those at the greatest risk, though, include people in trailer parks, and those who are outside or in their cars at the time.
Can a tornado occur in a valley or mountain range?
Yes
What occurs during a tornado?
Air flows into the tornado and forms a rapidly rotating vortex. Inside the tornado air air flows upward. The winds in the tornado are strong enough to damage or destroy structures and vegetation.
When an eye of a tornado comes back more severe than the general tornado what is that called?
When the eye of a tornado becomes more intense and destructive than the larger tornado, it is known as a "tornado within a tornado" or a "satellite tornado." This phenomenon occurs when a smaller, more powerful vortex forms within the main tornado circulation.
