Myth Busting! by KATIE FELICIANO https://padlet.com/felikati1482/ecx2vy1bhmefz1ng en-us 2023-05-25 17:42:08 UTC 2023-12-14 16:59:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f32a.png GREAT EXAMPLE: You Cannot Outrun a Tornado in Your Car https://padlet.com/felikati1482/ecx2vy1bhmefz1ng/wish/2609712852 Typically, tornadoes travel at speeds of 60 mph or less. Modern cars can easily reach this speed and theoretically, could outrun a tornado traveling this fast. However, several other factors would limit the chances of a flawless getaway.

Firstly, tornadoes are not limited to 60 mph. The fastest moving tornado ever recorded traveled at a speed of 302 mph. At this speed, no car could outrun a tornado.

Secondly, tornadoes are extremely unpredictable and could change direction at any time. At one moment, a vehicle could be heading directly away from a tornado, the next, it could be traveling with it.

The final factor is driving conditions. There is no guarantee of a straight path away from a tornado. Even if a vehicle were traveling at over 60 mph, turns, obstacles in the road, and other cars would certainly slow down the escape.

References

Encyclopædia Britannica. (n.d.). Tornado. [Photography]. Britannica ImageQuest. Retrieved May 30, 2023, from https://quest.eb.com/images/132_1221959

Severe Weather Awareness - Tornado Classification and Safety. (n.d.). National Weather Service. Retrieved May 30, 2023, from https://www.weather.gov/mkx/taw-tornado_classification_safety

Tornado: Highest Recorded Wind Speed in Tornado (via Doppler Radar). (n.d.). Arizona State University. Retrieved May 30, 2023, from https://wmo.asu.edu/content/tornado-highest-recorded-wind-speed-tornado-doppler-radar

]]> 2023-05-31 00:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/felikati1482/ecx2vy1bhmefz1ng/wish/2609712852 POOR EXAMPLE: You’ll be safe in a stone or brick building https://padlet.com/felikati1482/ecx2vy1bhmefz1ng/wish/2610878426 You are in fact not safe in a stone or brick building during a tornado. If you look at any photos of the outcome of a tornado you will 100% brick buildings destroyed.]]> 2023-05-31 18:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/felikati1482/ecx2vy1bhmefz1ng/wish/2610878426