Most deaths and injuries in a tornado are cause by flying or falling debris.
Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.
Aftershocks cause the most earthquake-related deaths and injuries.
Most deaths during tornadoes are from flying debris.
No. Tornadoes are most dangerous when they hit a city or town. Then as the tornado starts destroying buildings it generates flying debris, which is what causes most tornado deaths and injuries.
Most deaths and injuries of a tornado are the result of people being hit by flying or falling debris.
Yes. While hundreds of people were killed by tornadoes in 2011, thousands survived with injuries and tens of thousands were impacted but escaped direct harm. Here are the statistics: Total tornadoes: 1,692 Killer tornadoes: 59 Tornado deaths: 553 Tornado injuries: ~5,500 If you are referring to a particular tornado, here are the three most significant: Joplin tornado Deaths: 158 Injuries: ~1,150 (estimated 17,000 impacted) Tuscaloosa-Birmingham tornado Deaths: 64 Injuries: ~1,500 Hacklburg-Phil Campbell etc. Deaths: 72 Injuries: 146
Because tornadoes have killed more people in Texas than in any other state. It is also the state with the most tornado injuries, damage, and the most tornadoes overall.
Most earthquake-related injuries and deaths result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects caused by the ground shaking.
The state with the highest average number of tornado deaths is Texas. It is located in what is known as "Tornado Alley" and experiences a large number of tornadoes each year, leading to a higher risk of fatalities.
In Australia, the animal that causes the most deaths per year is the horse, primarily due to accidents and injuries from horse riding and handling. Snakes are another significant cause of animal-related deaths in Australia due to venomous snake bites.
Tornadoes can easily injure or kill people. Most deaths and injuries from tornadoes result from being struck by flying debris or crushed under heavy objects. Less often people may be picked up and thrown by the winds.