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Is a EF1 bigger than a EF5?
No. First of all, the ratings of tornadoes are based on damage, not size. EF1 is the second weakest category of tornado (there is also an EF0). These tornadoes generally do moderate damage. EF5 is the strongest category. Such tornadoes cause catastrophic damage. Although not always, an EF5 tornado is typically much larger than an EF1.
Are hurricanes worse than tornadoes or are tornadoes worse than hurricanes?
This cannot be answered simply, as both hurricanes and tornadoes vary greatly in how bad they are. The impacts of both tornadoes and hurricanes can range from negligible to devastating. That said, the very worst hurricanes can be far deadlier and more destructive than the worst tornadoes.
Which month has more tornadoes than any other month?
May on averages experience the most tornadoes.
Are tornadoes more common than cyclones?
yes
Is a tornado more violent going clockwise or counter-clock wise?
That depends on where the tornado is. Generally, tornadoes in the northern hemisphere rotate counterclockwise while those in the southern hemisphere rotate clockwise. There are more violent tornadoes in the horthern hemisphere, but that is mostly due to the fact that portions of the United States have an almost perfect setup for producing them. A small percentage of tornadoes rotate in the opposite direction from what is normal. These are called anticyclonic tornadoes (normal tornadoes are cyclonic). Many anticyclonic tornadoes are satellite tornadoes, and are generally weaker than the parent tornado that spawned them. Only one anticyclonic tornado has ever recieved a violent (F4 or F5) rating on the Fujita scale. It was an F4 that hit West Bend, Wisconsin on April 4, 1981.
Are hurricanes longer than tornadoes?
Tornadoes are both much larger than tornadoes and last much longer.
Are waterspouts larger than tornadoes?
No. Waterspouts are generally smaller than most tornadoes. Though a few are in the same size range that tornadoes typically fall into.
What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?
Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes. Both hurricanes and tornadoes can be deadly, although hurricanes are more likely to cause widespread destruction due to their larger size and duration. Both hurricanes and tornadoes have strong winds, but hurricanes typically have more sustained, powerful winds over a larger region.
Is a Tropical storm smaller or larger then tornadoes and hurricanes?
Tropical storms are larger in size than tornadoes but smaller than hurricanes. Tropical storms can span hundreds of miles in diameter, while tornadoes are typically less than a mile wide. Hurricanes are much larger than both tropical storms and tornadoes, with wind speeds exceeding those of a tropical storm and the potential to cause widespread damage over a broader area.
Do tornadoes do more damage then tsunamis?
Generally not. Tsunamis cause destruction along much larger areas than tornadoes do. However tornadoes are significantly more common
What does isolated tornadoes mean?
Isolated tornadoes refer to tornadoes that occur by themselves, rather than in a widespread outbreak. These tornadoes typically form from individual thunderstorms rather than from a larger weather system. They can still be dangerous and cause damage, but they are less common than tornado outbreaks.
Are big tornadoes more destructive than compared to small tornadoes?
Usually, but not always. Large tornadoes are usually more intense than strong ones. Many EF3 and stronger tornadoes are a quarter mile wide or more, but it is unusual to see EF0 and EF1 tornadoes that large. Regardless of strength a large tornado is likely to cause more damage simply because it covers a larger area.
Why hurricanes are usually more destructive than tornadoes?
Tornadoes are very destructive along a narrow path of land, but hurricans cover a much larger area.
What is the biggest Tornadoes or cyclones?
Cyclones are far larger. Cyclones are hundreds of miles across while tornadoes are usually less than a quarter of a mile wide.
Which of the following statements about hurricanes and tornadoes is true hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot hurricanes have strong winds?
The statement "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" is true. "Hurricanes have strong winds" is also true unless there is a second part to it. Both hurricanes and tornadoes kill people.
Are hurricanes worse than tornadoes?
Hurricanes are much larger than tornadoes, and thus cause damage over a larger area, meaning more homes destroyed, and more people in harm's way. Tornado damage can be more severe, but it is localized along a rather narrow path.
Do few tornadoes last more than a few minutes?
Correct, most tornadoes do not last more than a few minutes. Stronger tornadoes tend to last longer than weaker ones, though, so many of the major tornadoes that make national headlines will last more than just a few minutes.
