Surprisingly, typical damage is not all that severe. The majority of tornadoes are classified as EF0 or EF1. In these tornadoes, houses may lose some roof surface and siding. Weak structures such as sheds and barns may be destroyed Trees may be knocked down.
Some tornadoes are strong enough to destroy well-built houses, but these account for less than 5% of all recorded tornadoes.
Yes. Although isolated tornadoes usually don't get very high intensity ratings, even the weakest category of tornado, EF0, can cause damage.
It depends on the intensity and size of the tornado or hurricane. Generally, hurricanes tend to cause more widespread damage due to their larger size and longer duration. However, intense tornadoes can also cause significant damage in a localized area with extremely high winds.
A space tornado can cause serious damage, usually 2-4 miles wide if it touches ground. But most of the time, it doesn't touches ground
Generally not. A tsunami can usually cause more damage because it affects a bigger area. However, a tornado can often cause worse damage in a small area.
by their windspeed
Yes a tornado can cause property damage ranging from minor roof damage and loss of gutters and siding to complete destruction of well-constructed buildings.
Generally tornado winds are more destructive that hurricane winds. Hurricane winds, however, cause damage over a much larger area than a tornado, so the overall amount of damage may be greater. The worst damage in a hurricane is usually the result of flooding.
There are two basic ways in which tornadoes cause damage. First, the wind in a tornado carries an enormous amount of force, which can damage tor destroy structures and vegetation. Second, debris carried by a tornado can cause significant damage on impact.
A tornado is a storm that usually passes quickly and carves a relatively narrow damage path.
The speed at which a tornado can cause damage to property can vary depending on its intensity and size. Typically, a tornado may cause significant damage within seconds to minutes as it moves along its path, with the most destructive effects occurring near the tornado's center or vortex.
"can cause a great deal of damage" is the predicate in the sentence. It includes the verb "can cause" and the object "a great deal of damage."
When a tornado touches down it means it has reached the ground and can now cause damage. It is not a tornado until this occurs,