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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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How much was the rebuilding cost as result of Greenberg Kansas tornado?
since greensburg is still rebuilding the cost is yet to be determined.
Which state is part of the region commonly called tornado alley Nevada or Oklahoma?
Oklahoma is part of tornado alley.
If a tornado is coming from the West which wall in basement should you lay against?
Where you should go in your basement does not depend on where the tornado is coming from, but how the house and basement are arranged. You will want to be away from windows and preferably in a corner. If there is a small room within the basement, the walls can add protection.
What town got hit first from the Missouri tornado 2009 May 13?
There were five tornadoes in Missouri on May 13, 2009. The first, rated EF1 ocurred near Milan, but did not actually hit the town. A second EF1 tornado hit the town of Novringer. The third and most significant tornado of the event was an EF2 that hit Kirksville, killing 2 people. Two other tornadoes, both rated EF0, passed near Edina.
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Has Hernando county fl. ever had a tornado?
Yes. Since official records began in 1950 Hernando County has recorded 33 tornadoes. All have been rated F0 or F1.
Can tornadoes be formed by hurricanes?
Yes. It is farily common for hurricanes to produce tornadoes. However, a hurricane will rarely produce tornadoes stronger than EF2.
Which factor increases the chance of powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes?
Wind shear can help turn an ordinary thunderstorm into a dangerous one that can spawn tornadoes.
How do you prevent the pain caused by airplane cabin pressure changes?
You have to equalize the pressure in your ears regularly. Some people do so by yawning or swallowing, which can be effective, but if that doesn't work, then you should blow as hard as you can through your nose while holding it shut. It's a scuba diver trick and works pretty well if everything else doesn't.
How could an electromagnet on a crane at a scrapyard be made to pick up heavier cars?
increase the current on the electromagnet
No. First of all, Mexican is not a language; Spanish is. The word tornado is believed to have origins in both Spanish and Latin.
Do tornadoes occur near rivers?
They can. Rivers are by no means a requirement for tornado formation, but neither do they prevent tornadoes in any way. A number of tornadoes, for example, have crossed the Mississippi river.
No natural disasters of this magnitude have occurred in Liechtenstein in the past decades.
In F or EF rating's of a tornado. what's the E or F mean or stand for?
The F stands for Fujita - the name of the scale used to indicate the strength of tornadoes. The E - stands for enhanced.
What is the most dangerous hurricane tornado tsunami or earthquake?
The one that you are nearest to. All are dangerous depending on their location.
What are the chances of a tornado hitting Iowa?
Essentially 100% Iowa gets at least a few tornadoes every year.
Why are hurricanes and tornadoes given different names?
Hurricanes are given names, but tornadoes are not. Hurricanes are named form two reasons. First, it helps to avoid confusion if more than one hurricane is ocurring at a time. Second, it makes it easier to refer to historically significant hurricanes.
Tornadoes are too short lived and too numerous (1,200 a year in the U.S) for any sort of naming system to work.
Was the tornado outbreak of April 27th-30th 2014 worse than the one in March 2nd 2012?
It is a close one, but it appears not. Damage totals for the latest outbreak have not been estimated and it is likely that not all tornadoes have been counted for.
The outbreak of March 2, 2012 killed 40 people while the outbreak of April 27-30 2014 killed 37, including three deaths from flooding and severe thunderstorm winds.
What should someone do if they are caught in a tornado?
If there is a basement or storm cellar, go there. If you're in a one-story house, go to the center of the house and get underneath something like a large sturdy table. If the house collapses, with any luck the table will hold things up long enough to be rescued.
If you are outdoors, get in a ditch or the lowest par of the nearby land.
What was the worst tornado in the US and when did it happen?
The worst tornado to strike the United States was the Tri-State tornado of March 18, 1925. This F5 tornado tore a 219-mile-long path of destruction across parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, ravaging many towns and killing an estimated 695 people.
