Tornado

Hurricane winds are not as strong as tornado wind. Hurricanes can last days. Hurricanes are hundreds of kilos wide. Hurricanes can cause big waves that can cause flooding. Tornadoes Many layers, of the tornado go in many different directions and speeds. Between these layers a column of air starts spinning like a log rolling on its side. Upwards winds lift one end of the spinning column. Downwards winds push down on the other end. It is called a tornado if it reaches the ground. Tornadoes…

for coffee and contemplation.” “Sorry, Sir but we need you to get to the phenomenon.” Said the voice that issued from the device “a F5 tornado has touched down 7 miles from your location!¨…

According to Enhanced Fujita Scale, the tornadoes in the United States and Canada can be rated in six categories: EF0, EF1, EF2, EF3, EF4 and EF5. Scale Wind speed (mph) Rating classifications EF0 65–85 Weak EF1 86–110 Weak EF2 111–135 Strong and significant EF3 136–165 Strong, significant and intense EF4 166–200 Violent, significant and intense EF5 >200 Violent, significant and intense Figure 1. The six categories of tornadoes of the Enhanced Fujita Scale EF5 tornadoes have happened in the…

property impact, and human impact. For this paper, vulnerability is defined as lives, wealth, and structures that might be possibly exposed to an environmental disaster. Tornadoes Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis- Atlanta, Georgia The largest tornado that has ever…

Tornadoes are one of the most feared natural disasters across the United States. They are great gusts of wind that form a funnel and suck up everything in their path leaving almost nothing left standing. They tend to pop out of nowhere with little time to prepare. There are many devastating effects of tornadoes most notable are destruction of property, environmental impact and lost lives. Tornadoes have caused very much destruction of property of the years. They have destroyed over…

Hurricanes and tornadoes have very noticeable differences, but there are also some similar features when it comes to them both. Some of the characteristics are precipitation, the emotional and physical hardships that ensue when these weather phenomenon happen, and the financial hardship the nation go through because of hurricanes and tornadoes. There are different details that you don 't get from the weather station and the news. Also, showing the devastation that both cause, and how they are…

The roof just flew off my house!! Hurricanes and tornadoes are storms that can destroy anything and everything in its path. They're arguably the deadliest storms in the world. Just the winds from these storms easily destroy homes. One hurricane or tornado can kill over a 1,000 people. These storms have many similarities and differences. Similarities and differences of hurricanes and tornadoes can be found in size and characteristics, costs and damage, and states affected in the U.S. To begin…

Storm chasers Val and Amy Castor get up close to some of the world’s most destructive tornados. The married couple track twisters together for News 9, keeping everyone informed about upcoming tornadoes. Although Val and Amy’s job is risky, their job save lives by letting people get under cover. Tornadoes destroy everything in their paths. By looking at Val, Amy, and tornadoes, one can see that Val and Amy risk lives tracking destructive tornadoes. Storm chasers Val and Amy risk their lives…

Current Events Paper DeAnna Settje Liberty University Abstract Ashlie Ovesny was at home in Van Vleck, TX with her two children when a tornado hit her mobile home and rolled it several times. Tornadoes are measured by strength and range from EF0-EF5. To get an idea of how strong the tornado was an EF1 is what hit this area and the wind range is 85-110 mph. To help Ashlie and her family with the trauma of this crisis, it is important to understand and utilize the ABC model of crisis…

survive. He faced many obstacles, but none were able to stop him. Throughout the story, Brian showed his determination, bravery, and resourcefulness to get rescued. Brian was determined to survive in the Canadian wilderness. He didn’t give up when a tornado destroyed his shelter and tools. Brian heard the wind and he…