Tornadoes

Yes, tornadoes form over land. They typically develop from severe thunderstorms when warm, moist air collides with cool, dry air, creating the perfect conditions for swirling wind patterns to form a tornado.

The strength of a tornado is typically determined using the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) based on the estimated wind speeds and the damage caused by the tornado. Researchers survey the damage to structures, vegetation, and other objects in the tornado's path to assign it a rating on the scale.

Heavy rain and lightning can occur before, during, or after a tornado. Typically, thunderstorms with heavy rain and lightning are associated with the conditions that can lead to tornado formation, but not all thunderstorms produce tornadoes. It is essential to stay informed and have a plan in place to seek shelter in case of severe weather.

Most tornadoes have a visible condensation funnel as well as a dust and/or debris cloud. Some tornadoes, have an area similar to the eye of a hurricane called a weak echo region. A few tornado also contain subvorticies, which are almost like mini tornadoes withing the main circulation. Another feature seen in some tornadoes is called an inflow tail or inflow jet, where winds outside the main circulation flow inwards really fast.

Yes, tornadoes can occur in Europe, although they are less common compared to places like the United States. Countries like the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy have experienced tornadoes in the past, typically during severe thunderstorms.

Hurricanes can be potentially deadlier.

In U.S. history the deadliest tornado had a death toll of 695 while the deadliest hurricane had a death toll of 6,000 to 12,000.

In world history the deadliest tornado had a death toll of about 1,300. whil the deadliest hurricane had a death toll of 300,000 to 500,000.

Hurricanes do not often impact temperate areas as the are mostly limited to tropical and subtropical regions.

Tornadoes are more common than hurricanes in temperate climates, but affect grassland more often than forests.

Yes, tornadoes can hit Thunder Bay. While they are not as common in this region compared to tornado-prone areas like the central United States, tornadoes can still occur in Thunder Bay and other parts of Canada due to the right weather conditions. It's important for residents to stay informed and have a plan in place for severe weather events.

Tornadoes can destroy as much houses as it can depending on the length of their path. Most tornadoes are too weak to destroy houses, causing mostly superficial damage. However, in the works cases a tornado can destroy thousands of houses.

Scientists use the degree of damage inflicted on man-made structures and vegetation to rate tornadoes. Quality of construction is taken into account. Here are the levels on the scale with typical damage associate with them

F0 (light damage): Tree limbs broken, shallow rooted trees toppled, some roof tiles peeled off

F1 (moderate damage): Significant loss of roof surface, mobile homes overturned or badly damage, windows broken, garages and porches may collapse.

F2 (significant damage): Roofs torn from well built houses, trailers completely destroyed, large trees snapped.

F3 (severe damage): roofs and walls torn from well built houses, most trees in a forest uprooted, large vehicles lifted off ground.

F4 (devastating damage): Well built houses leveled, poorly built houses blown some distance, trees debarked

F5 (incredible damage): Well built houses wiped clean off foundations, cars and larger objects tossed great distances, concrete structure heavily damaged.

There actually are tornadoes in California, but most of them are weak. California has a fairly dry climate and most of the rain it does get comes from broad rain showers. Tornadoes need strong thunderstorms to form.

An F3 tornado can cause severe damage with wind speeds ranging from 158 to 206 mph. It is capable of tearing off roofs, destroying large structures, uprooting trees, and turning over vehicles. It poses a significant threat to life and property in its path.

Tornadoes are density-independent factors that limit population. This is a good thing if there is an overpopulated organism in an area.

+++

That's a bit bleak, given that the only "overpopulated organisms" affected are human beings and perhaps farm animals. In a wild area where everyone has chance to escape the tornado's path, they are really just neutral weather events. Their main victims are people.

The safest thing to do if you are caught outdoors during a tornado is to seek shelter immediately in a sturdy building. If there is no building nearby, lie flat in a low-lying area, cover your head with your hands, and be aware of flying debris. Do not try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle or on foot.

Winter storm is another word for this group tornado hurricane blizzard and thunderstorm

That is called a tornado. It is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.

When a tornado begins to dissipate it usually shrinks. Usually this means a tornado is weakening , though some tornado intensify at this point. As the tornado continues to get smaller the funnel may becomes bent and elongated, giving it a rope like appearance. In fact, this process is called "roping out" As this happens the tornado will continues to shrink and weaken until it completely dissipates.

Tornadoes are storms, and thus naturally occurring.

Schools should have designated tornado shelter areas identified and clearly marked. Regular tornado drills should be conducted so students and staff know what to do in the event of a tornado. Also, monitoring weather alerts and having a system in place to notify everyone in the school of a tornado warning is essential for keeping everyone safe.

An F4 tornado can be devastating. An F4 tornado will level well-built houses and strip bark from trees. Such tornadoes have been known to wipe out large sections of cities and towns. While most of the worst tornadoes in U.S. history have been F5s, several F4 tornadoes are on that list as well.

In many cases there is too much dust flying around to see much of anything. The funnel itself may look like a very dense fog up close. In some cases, the inside of the tornado may look like a hollow tube with a calm center.

Tornadoes generally travel from southwest to northeast in the United States. However, tornadoes can move in any direction depending on the surrounding weather patterns and conditions.

No town gets hit by tornadoes on an annual basis. Moore has been hit by 12 recorded tornadoes since 1950.

The Saffir-Simpson wind scale predicts the potential damage and intensity of a hurricane based on its sustained wind speeds. The scale ranges from Category 1 (74-95 mph) to Category 5 (157 mph or higher), with each category indicating increasing levels of potential damage.

Floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes are all extreme weather events that occur due to various atmospheric conditions like moisture, temperature, and pressure changes. They are caused by factors such as heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rapid air movement. These events result in significant impacts on the environment and human populations.