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does water move in a tornado?
There are water droplets in a tornadoes, which move with the wind. Tornadoes on water pick up some spray, as well. In such instances the water can bugle up a little under the tornado, especially on small lakes and ponds.
Do tornadoes cause deposition?
No, tornadoes do not cause deposition. Tornadoes are mainly associated with erosion, as they can pick up and carry loose particles and debris within their strong winds. Deposition usually occurs when the wind slows down and drops these materials.
Has there ever been a water tornado?
There are no tornadoes that are made of water, but tornadoes do touch down on water fairly often. Tornadoes on water are called waterspouts.
How do tornadoes pick stuff up?
Tornadoes pick up objects by creating a strong rotating column of air that moves upwards and spins rapidly. The fast wind speeds within the tornado can lift and carry objects like debris, trees, and vehicles with significant force. The intensity of a tornado's winds and the size of the objects determine what it can pick up and carry.
Have you ever witnessed a tornado cow flying through the sky?
No, tornadoes do not typically pick up and carry cows through the sky.
Can tornadoes travel over a body of water?
Yes, tornadoes on water are called waterspouts.
How much weight can a tornado carry?
Tornadoes are powerful storms, but they cannot pick up or carry heavy objects like cars or houses. The strongest tornadoes may be able to lift and carry smaller debris like tree branches or roof shingles, but they typically cannot carry heavy objects due to their erratic and turbulent nature.
Do tornadoes affect fish?
Tornadoes do not directly affect fish since they occur over land and not water. However, if a tornado causes significant damage to the environment surrounding water bodies, it could indirectly impact fish by altering water quality or destroying their habitats.
Can tornadoes pick stuff up?
Yes. Even very weak tornadoes will lift dust and twigs. Stronger tornadoes can lift roofs, garages, barns, and some vehicles. The most violent tornadoes will lift large trucks, train cars, and even well built houses.
Does tornado carry stuff?
Yes. Tornadoes often lift objects into the air and can carry them long distances.
Can tornadoes form over water?
Yes. Tornadoes formed over water are called waterspouts.
Can tornadoes occur in the water?
No. A tornado that moves onto water will keep going without being significantly affected. In such a case it is called a waterspout. Waterspouts can also develop on water and then move onto land as tornadoes. There are numerous examples of tornadoes crossing water. Most notably, the three deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history all crossed the Mississippi River. See the links below for tornadoes moving across water.
