Based on the information in the chart, what kind of damage can be predicted in the event of a severe tornado? @chosenmatt
what chart?
Fujita Tornado Intensity Scale F-Scale Intensity Descriptor Wind Speed (mph) Type of Damage F0 gale tornado 40–72 light damage: some damage to chimneys; branches broken off trees; shallow-rooted trees pushed over; sign boards damaged F1 moderate tornado 73–112 moderate damage: surface peeled off roofs; mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned; moving autos pushed off roads F2 significant tornado 113–157 considerable damage: roofs torn off frame houses; mobile homes demolished; large trees snapped or uprooted; light-object missiles generated F3 severe tornado 158–206 severe damage: roofs and some walls torn off well-constructed houses; trains overturned; most trees in forest uprooted; heavy cars lifted off ground and thrown F4 devastating tornado 208–260 devastating damage: well-constructed houses leveled; structure with weak foundation blown off some distance; cars thrown and large missiles generated F5 incredible tornado 261–318 incredible damage: strong frame houses lifted off foundations and carried considerable distance to disintegrate; automobile-sized missiles fly through the air in excess of 100 yards; trees debarked
never mind i got it
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