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Usually a tornado has to be at least an EF2 (estimated wind 111 to 135 mph) to lift a car.
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Can a tornado pick up a bus?
Yes. A strong tornado in the range of EF2 to EF5 can pick up a bus or even a train.
What did the tornado say to the car?
"I'll pick you up later."
Could a tornado pick up the CN tower?
No. Though a very strong tornado might cause it to collapse.
Can a tornado pick up an elephant?
Yes, though it would require a rather strong tornado, probably at least an EF3.
Can a tornado pick up a concrete house?
Yes, a very strong tornado can sweep it off its foundation and reduce it to rubble.
Can tornadoes pick up semis?
No. Most tornadoes could not pick up a typical car. However, a fair portion still can.
Is it safe to be in your car in the garage during a tornado?
No. It doesn't take a very strong tornado to pick up or flip a car. If you are in a car and a tornado is coming you should go to the nearest sturdy building or underground shelter. If no shelter is nearby get out of the car and lie in a ditch or depression.
What are somethings that a tornado can pick up?
Debris, wood and brick from houses, people, trees, water. Anything that the tornado is strong enough to carry.
Can a tornado pick up a 16 ton steel car?
On rare occasions, yes. Such massive objects have been known to be lifted up by tornadoes of F4 and F5 intensity. Only about 1% of tornadoes are this strong.
How does objects being sucked into a tornado occur?
Air in and near a tornado spirals inward and upward very rapidly. The strong winds can pick up objects to carry with them.
Is it really impossible for a vortex or tornado to pick up an inverted cone and can someone point out examples?
It would be entirely possible for a tornado to pick up such an object. One misconception about tornadoes is that their winds only travel vertically. The truth is that their rotation gives the very strong horizontal velocity as well, so even if the updraft alone could not pick up a cone, the horizontal winds could tip it over and allow the tornado to pick it up that way.
Is The Tsunami Stronger Than A Tornado?
They are both kind of strong because a tornado can pick up objects and throw them. tsunamis can send big waves to wash off almost the whole island
