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Tornadoes

A tornado or twister is a violent, rotating column of air which typically has a speed ranging from 177 km/h to over 480 km/h. This devastating windstorm is usually characterized by its funnel-shaped cloud that extends toward the ground.

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What countries have been affected in tornadoes?

countries affected the most by tornados are the United States Of America, UK and Bangladesh. Although, tornados can spawn in almost any country that has the right variables. Europe, Southeast Asia, North America expereince the most tornados

Average number of tornadoes per month in Kansas of 2008?

There were 187 tornadoes in Kansas in 2008. This works out to an average between 15 and 16 tornadoes per month. However, it was far from an even distribution. Kansas didn't have any tornadoes in January, February, August, or December while in May it had 127 tornadoes.

How many feet long are tornadoes?

The average tornado is 150 feet wide. Some, can be less than 30 feet wide however, and the very largest can be up to two and a half miles wide.

How much damage can a tornado do money wise?

Most tornadoes that actually cause damage might do few thousand to a few hundred thousand dollars in damage. Some of stronger tornadoes may cause damage in the millions of dollars.

The very worst of tornadoes can cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage, on a few occasions damage costs have exceeded $1billion.

What are some items that should be stored in a tornado safe house?

Bottled water, a first aid kit, and flashlights could come in handy.

What are the long term effects of a tornado?

Trees destroyed by a tornado often take decades to grow back. Property damage and lost revenue can devastate an area's economy. Especially in small towns that have been hit hard, many people may decide not to rebuild and move elsewhere. Some towns have been outright abandoned after being hit by tornadoes.

Should you stay awake during a tornado?

Good luck sleeping. Go to the bathtub once it wakes you up. That's the safest place unless you have a basement or storm shelter.

What common months do tornadoes occur in?

Although tornadoes can occur in any month, the peak three months for tornadoes are April, May, and June.

How many people get killed by a tornado in America per year?

It varies from year to year. Looking at data for the past 30 years the average annual death toll for tornadoes in the U.S. is 74. The highest death toll in this period was 553 set in 2011, the second deadliest tornado year in U.S. history, while the lowest was 15, set in 1987.

Note that the 2011 season was highly unusual, as the next highest annual death toll was 132, set in 1998, and that if 2011 is excluded from calculations the average annual death toll is reduced to 57.

What are some safety hazards during a tornado?

Safety hazards that may be encountered during a tornado include:

  • Collapsing buildings
  • Injury from wind-driven debris
  • Injury from being carried away by the wind

What time of year does a tornado usually happen?

Tornadoes usually happen in the months; April, May, and June.

What are some characteristics of tornadoes?

Characteristics of tornadoes include very strong, often destructive rotating winds which are often accompanied by a condensation funnel and a debris cloud.

Has a tornado ever hit an airport?

Yes. Tornadoes have hit airports. When this happens it often results in heavy damage to airplanes.

How dangerous are fire tornadoes?

Firewhirls can be very dangerous as they can rapidly spread fire.

Are there any tornado photos?

Do an internet search "Tornado Photo"; you'll get several thousand pictures to chose from

What is the impact of a tornado on the environment?

many trees are blown down during tornado's, these trees hold soil in place so when it rains there is soil erosion, also, homes of many animals and species are destroyed. It can also destroy human teritories. It can kill or harm a lot of people because it will pull us upward into the air. It is cause by human attitude.

Where are the tornadoes right now?

Currently, on November 24, 2010 there are no tornadoes occurring.

Does London England get tornadoes?

Yes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_tornadoes_and_tornado_outbreaks

What effect does a tornado have on homes?

Depending on the strength of the tornado and the type and quality of construction of the home a tornado can cause anything from minor damage (peeled up shingles, gutters, and siding) to complete obliteration (nothing left but a foundation and scattered debris).

Intermediate levels of damage can include the removal or collapse of the roof and walls, which often requires the structure to be torn down and completely rebuilt.

Is the center of a tornado extremely low pressure?

Yes, the center of a tornado, known as the eye of the tornado, does have extremely low pressure. The pressure in the eye can be significantly lower than the surrounding atmosphere, creating the destructive force associated with tornadoes.

What happens in the center of a tornado?

In most tornadoes the wind moves up in the center of a tornado. However, in others there is a downdraft that forms because the tornado is spinning so fast that winds from the outside cannot reach the center. This creates a calm area similar to the eye of a hurricane.

How many tornadoes hit Oklahoma in one day?

Most days Oklahoma does not get any tornadoes. However, Oklahoma usually has at least a few days each year with several tornadoes, and occasionally more. In some outbreaks Oklahoma has experienced more than 50 tornadoes in one day.

What time of day do tornadoes usually hit?

Tornadoes can strike at any time of day or night but are most common during the late afternoon and early evening.

Do tornadoes hit in Disney World?

It does not appear that any tornado has actually hit Disney World, but this has simply been a matter of chance. Central Florida, where Disney World is located, is very prone to tornadoes, with an annual occurrence similar to that of Oklahoma.