Tornadoes

A tornado does both. The strong winds in a tornado rotate rapidly around a center, creating a low-pressure area that can suck in objects and debris from its surroundings while also blowing them around with great force.

First, it's the Fujita Scale, not fajita.

These wind speeds are only estimates that are based on damage and were later found to be inaccurate.

F0: 40-72 mph

F1: 73-112 mph

F2: 113-157 mph

F3: 158-206 mph

F4: 207-260 mph

F5: 261-318 mph.

Originally, the winds of an F5 tornado were estimated to be in the range of 261-318 mph. However, this estimate was found to be to high and was changed on the Enhanced Fujita scale. An EF5 tornado has estimated winds over 200 mph. Winds over 300 mph have been recorded.

Tornadoes can move at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (113 km/h) or even faster in extreme cases. The speed of a tornado can vary greatly depending on its size, intensity, and the surrounding atmospheric conditions.

No, tornadoes form due to a combination of atmospheric conditions that create rotating air masses, primarily from thunderstorms. Humans can't directly cause tornadoes, but activities like urban development and climate change can indirectly influence weather patterns that may affect tornado formation.

Tornadoes are the most violent storms nature sends our way. The high winds of the strongest tornadoes can destroy just about anything, collapsing buildings and generating high-speed debris. They cause death and injuries though these mechanisms.

It is recommended to seek shelter in the basement during a tornado. If you are specifically referring to taking cover in the basement during a tornado, it can be simply called a tornado shelter.

There is no official boundary to Tornado Alley and answers will vary on this topic. States commonly included, however are Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowas, as well as small parts of Colorado and Missouri.

The longest distance a car has been carried in a tornado is believed to be about 1,307 feet (398 meters), which occurred in the 1991 Andover, Kansas tornado. The car was thrown and carried a considerable distance before landing.

In truth, tornadoes can strike virtually anywhere in the U.S. except perhaps northern Alaska, where it is generally too cold for thunderstorms, let alone tornadoes.

However, some regions are certainly more prone to tornadoes than others. This is because of the various factors require for tornado formation including wind shear and a collision between air masses of very different temperatures and/or dew points. Certain regions see such favorable tornado-forming factors more often, and to a greater degree than others.

Mountains, such as Mount Everest, are often considered awe-inspiring due to their immense size and force of nature. The vastness of the ocean and its powerful waves can also elicit awe in people. Additionally, phenomena like thunderstorms or volcanic eruptions showcase the extent of nature's force.

Generally yes. F5 is the strongest category of tornado capable of completely obliterating well built structures. However how bad a tornado is depends on factors other than strength, such as where the tornado hits. For example, a number of F5 tornadoes have traveled over open country, with the worst damage limited to farms that were destroyed.

A list of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history will consist mostly of F5 or EF5 tornadoes (including the #1 worst), but several F4 tornadoes would be on that list as well.

If you mean how fast does a tornado travel, the average forwards speed is about 30 mph, but it can range from 0 mph to over 70.

Terrain can influence the formation of tornadoes by altering wind patterns and air flow. Certain terrain features, like hills or mountains, can disrupt or enhance the conditions that lead to tornado formation. Areas with varied terrain may experience different tornado behaviors due to localized wind variations.

The main idea of the book "Tornado" could be the destructive power and unpredictable nature of tornadoes, as well as the impact they have on people's lives, communities, and the environment. The book might also explore the science behind tornadoes and efforts to improve tornado forecasting and preparedness.

If you mean how far can a tornado go, the average damage path is 10 miles long, but can range anywhere from a few hundred feet to over 200 miles.

If you mean how big can a tornado get, the average tornado is 50 yards wide, but sizes can range from less than 10 yards to up to 2.5 miles.

There were many tornadoes in Alabama that occurred mostly in the afternoon and evening of April 27, 2011.

Floods actually kill more people annually, but I think most people would prefer experiencing a flood than a violent tornado. The latter are a whole lot less common, and hence where they kill fewer.

Tornadoes are rated on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which ranges from EF0 to EF5. Damage is used to estimated the peak wind speed of a tornado. This estimate is then used to put the tornado into one of the categories. Here are the categories with the wind estimate ranges.

EF0: 65-85 mph

EF1: 86-110 mph

EF2: 111-135 mph

EF3: 136-165 mph

EF4: 166-200 mph

EF5: over 200 mph

The entire state of Texas gets tornadoes. The greatest portion of these occur in the northern Part of the state, which would include most of the plains and prairies as well as the Western Cross Timbers and the northern Post Savannah Oak.

There is no specific type or rating for a tornado of a given size, though a mile wide tornado is likely to be very strong. The general term for a very large tornado (though not necessarily a mile wide), is "wedge."

Georgia has their fair share of tornadoes. Not nearly as many as areas in the plains/midwest, but there are almost always several days out of each year in which a few tornadoes occur in the State of Georgia. They can happen anytime of year, but mostly they occur during the spring and fall. The only time they usually occur during the summer is when they are on the northeast side of a tropical system.

Tornadoes are considered the worst storms on Earth because of their intense wind speeds and destructive potential. They can cause severe damage to buildings, infrastructure, and landscape within minutes, resulting in loss of life and property. Their unpredictable nature and ability to form rapidly also contribute to their reputation as one of the most dangerous natural disasters.