Tornadoes

Tornadoes always happen during thunderstorms. They cannot occur without them.

Yes. Tornadoes do not occur in Antarctica and likely do no occur in parts of the Arctic and in areas of extreme desert. There are many other regions that are cold or arid that tornadoes occur, but are extremely rare.

The reason why earthquakes sometimes cause tsunamis is because when the epicenter is close to the ocean or in the ocean, the plates that have moved send a shock wave (otherwise known as the earthquake) that then makes waves somewhat like if you dropped a pebble in a puddle it makes a ripple effect.

Yes, Prosper, TX is located in an area known as Tornado Alley, which is a region in the central United States that frequently experiences tornadoes due to the convergence of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and cool, dry air from the Rockies.

It is unlikely that a tornado would be able to lift a battle tank due to its weight and low center of gravity. Tornadoes are powerful, but they typically do not have enough force to lift heavy military vehicles.

Tornado warnings are for an area, usually by county or parish. If a home resides within a county or parish in which a tornado warning has been issued, than the home is at risk and the head of household should see fit to warn the inhabitants of that home. Heading to the lowest place in the house is best, and at that one should station themselves under a header, sturdy beam, or under a strong table if necessary (in case of falling debris, or collapse)

No wind measurements were taken from the Wichita Falls tornado, so the actual wind speed is not known. The tornado was rated F4 based on the severity of the damage it caused, which suggests peak wind speeds in the range of 207-260 mph. However, recent evidence suggests that the original Fujita scale used to rate this tornado may overestimate the wind speeds needed to inflict F3 and higher damage, so winds may not have been quite so fast.

Tornadoes occur during strong thunderstorms and so the sky is overcast with clouds that can become very dark. In somce cases it may be as dark as night. You may see the clouds rotating around the tornado. However, in somce sases this may be onscured by heavy rain. Near the tornado you will experience strong winds blowing toward the it. Farther away, beyond the tornado's direct influence, conditions can vary. It may be very calm, or there could be very strong thunderstorm winds.

The horizontal rotation is caused by wind shear, differences in wind speed and direction with altitude. This can create horizontal vorticity in the air. This horizontal rotation then gets caught in the updrafts of thunderstorms in the area, which turn this rolling into vertical rotating columns within the storms. Eventually, the rotation in the storm can tighten and intensify to produce a tornado.

well first off all of the above are natarul disasters on some level, but they don't always occur at the same time at the same place. They sometimes canbe found in the same area and time because what is needed to form a tornado well a supercell(let me dumb it down a large storm that makes tornadoes often),and a supercell is a thunderstorm cloud. a supercell often causes rain which may attribute to actual flooding in the area. that's how they're the same, but the difference is simple the magnitude of the actual storm and the form. flooding isn't always caused by rain it can also be caused by snow in mountains, valleys, ect. which can lead to a overflow of rivers streams or just into land. thunderstorms have a variety of risks and differences themselves such as, lightning which can kill a person on contact. thunderstorms can also cause flooding along with snow or other things im not going to cover. a tornado is a spinning supercell which is caused by differrent pressures caussing high speeds in winds in a concentrated area(unlike a hurricane). it may have the power to destroy homes. thank you and i hope that answered your question.

The air pressure in a tornado is lower than that outside the tornado. That is why the wind blows toward the funnel.

A tornado is a violent rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. It forms when there is a clash of warm and cold air masses, which creates strong wind shear. Tornadoes can cause significant damage due to their intense winds and rapid movement.

It would likely depend on the type of box. A simple search on Google seems to indicate they vary considerably in design. If it is too small, it would probably not be recommended as you could injure yourself trying to get into it. One that is simply resting on the floor would also be inadvisable, as it could tip over, resulting in injury. One that is set into the wall could work, especially if you could lay something over it to protect the exposed side.

Note that the fireplace itself is not safe, as people have been killed by falling bricks from chimneys.

It is unusual. The months of April, May, and June are generally the most active. Looking at those 3 months in the years 1990-2011 shows that only 4 of them had 400 or more tornadoes:

May of 2003 with 542 tornadoes

May of 2004 with 509

May of 2008 with 462

April of 2011 with a record 758 tornadoes.

June of 1992 and May of 1999 came close, with 399 and 392 tornadoes respectively.

Yes, tornadoes can occur in Saginaw, Michigan, as the state is located within a region known as "Tornado Alley." However, tornadoes are relatively rare in Michigan compared to states like Oklahoma and Texas. It is important for residents to stay informed about weather conditions and have a plan in place in case of severe weather.

Well, for a hurrcane they tell you if there willl be one. So you'd pack up and go OUT OF TOWN!

For a tornado, get to an underground room, or a room with no windows and curl up having your hands around your neck.

If there person is speaking English, they will simply be called tornadoes. Otherwise, what they are called depends on the language. In Japanese, for example, they are called tatsumaki, while in Chinese they are lóngjuǎnfēng.

Tornadoes are rare in Uruguay, but they can occur, typically during the spring and summer months. The country experiences more frequent severe thunderstorms with strong winds, hail, and occasional tornadoes in the southern region.

As of November 1, 2013 the last tornado in Montana was an EF2 that caused damage on a reservation on July 15 of the same year.

No. The El Reno, Oklahoma tornado of May 31, 2013 dissipated between El Reno and Yukon. The thunderstorm that produced the El Reno tornado did produce four other tornadoes in the Oklahoma City area. One of these, an EF0, caused some damage on the north side of Moore.

The EF5 tornado that devastated Moore in 2013 occurred on May 20 and was unrelated to the El Reno tornado.

Tornadoes are a weather event, specifically a type of severe weather phenomenon that can occur during thunderstorms. They are not classified as a geological event because they are driven by atmospheric conditions rather than geological processes.

The first recorded tornado struck near Kilbeggan, Ireland in 1054. Available records do not mention if there were any deaths. Keep in mind that most tornadoes do not kill.

Yes.

A cyclone is virtually any low pressure system that rotates counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere or clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. This would include ordinary low pressure systems which often bring rain and thunderstorms but are not necessarily severe. Tropical storms, tropical depressions, and hurricanes are also considered cyclones.

A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. The vast majority of tornadoes are cyclonic but a small percentage are anticyclonic, meaning they spin clockwise in the northern hemisphere or counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.

Tornadoes play a role in maintaining balance in the Earth's atmosphere by redistributing heat and moisture. They can also help to regulate temperatures and atmospheric conditions. Additionally, tornadoes can contribute to soil fertility by bringing nutrients from one area to another.

Tornadoes can change the Earth's surface by rearranging vegetation, toppling trees, and damaging structures. They can also create a path of destruction by moving soil and debris, altering the landscape as they travel.