More than 50 feared dead in Kentucky's worst ever tornadoes.
Discussion
PRTVR said:
Flippin heck, that's awful. That's insane.
I often look at these trails of devastation and wonder why they build their houses as they do in those regions, but some of those buildings looked like they were pretty substantial before the weather hit.
Nature is incredible - I experienced an earthquake in Japan a while ago. For a first timer it was interesting for the first few seconds, but then the realisation that there was no stopping it until IT wanted to stop struck and it al got a bit serious. Frightening.
I often look at these trails of devastation and wonder why they build their houses as they do in those regions, but some of those buildings looked like they were pretty substantial before the weather hit.
Nature is incredible - I experienced an earthquake in Japan a while ago. For a first timer it was interesting for the first few seconds, but then the realisation that there was no stopping it until IT wanted to stop struck and it al got a bit serious. Frightening.
It hit in the middle of the night as well, how terrifying.
It stayed on the ground for 227 miles!
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/quad-state-to...
It stayed on the ground for 227 miles!
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/quad-state-to...
croyde said:
PRTVR said:
Flippin heck, that's awful. If anyone would like to see what the building at 20 seconds from the start looked like: https://goo.gl/maps/H1pU4nM1GCN6xmfY9
Edited by rodericb on Sunday 12th December 02:51
I'm always amazed at how flimsy American houses are built, wood frame and some plastic plank cladding, I'm not surprised at the damage to be honest.
That big stone building that is 20s into the video is what I would expect to come off better in a tornado, it's damaged but not flattened like most things around it.
How come there is not a "tornado code" for builders, concrete shell and strong roof sort of thing ?
Pyramid style design would work well.
That big stone building that is 20s into the video is what I would expect to come off better in a tornado, it's damaged but not flattened like most things around it.
How come there is not a "tornado code" for builders, concrete shell and strong roof sort of thing ?
Pyramid style design would work well.
Murph7355 said:
That's insane.
I often look at these trails of devastation and wonder why they build their houses as they do in those regions, but some of those buildings looked like they were pretty substantial before the weather hit.
Nature is incredible - I experienced an earthquake in Japan a while ago. For a first timer it was interesting for the first few seconds, but then the realisation that there was no stopping it until IT wanted to stop struck and it al got a bit serious. Frightening.
Yes frightening.I often look at these trails of devastation and wonder why they build their houses as they do in those regions, but some of those buildings looked like they were pretty substantial before the weather hit.
Nature is incredible - I experienced an earthquake in Japan a while ago. For a first timer it was interesting for the first few seconds, but then the realisation that there was no stopping it until IT wanted to stop struck and it al got a bit serious. Frightening.
I found it funny and enlightening years ago when my then about three or four years old Japanese nephew whispered to his dad when staying in my house, why are the shelves stacked so high, do they not know that could fall on their heads during an earthquake.
I feel for those devastated by the tornado.
Getragdogleg said:
I'm always amazed at how flimsy American houses are built, wood frame and some plastic plank cladding, I'm not surprised at the damage to be honest.
That big stone building that is 20s into the video is what I would expect to come off better in a tornado, it's damaged but not flattened like most things around it.
How come there is not a "tornado code" for builders, concrete shell and strong roof sort of thing ?
Pyramid style design would work well.
Thought the same, masses of stud walls littered around the brick or concrete built buildings, roofs missing but their structures remain.That big stone building that is 20s into the video is what I would expect to come off better in a tornado, it's damaged but not flattened like most things around it.
How come there is not a "tornado code" for builders, concrete shell and strong roof sort of thing ?
Pyramid style design would work well.
I wander how our stone built buildings would hold up, pretty well i guess, theyve stood here for 400 years so must have seen some horrific storms in that time (central europe)
Poor sods, s
t time of year for things like this to happen as well..There's a lot of destruction there, show's just how powerful mother nature can be. My thoughts are with all of those affected.
A lot of the US has very little in the way of clay to make bricks, and lots and lots of trees. You'd need to make things very strong indeed to survive a tornado, generally they'll just build storm shelters underground and accept the loss of the building above ground.
A lot of the US has very little in the way of clay to make bricks, and lots and lots of trees. You'd need to make things very strong indeed to survive a tornado, generally they'll just build storm shelters underground and accept the loss of the building above ground.
LeroyLoser said:
Getragdogleg said:
I'm always amazed at how flimsy American houses are built, wood frame and some plastic plank cladding, I'm not surprised at the damage to be honest.
That big stone building that is 20s into the video is what I would expect to come off better in a tornado, it's damaged but not flattened like most things around it.
How come there is not a "tornado code" for builders, concrete shell and strong roof sort of thing ?
Pyramid style design would work well.
Thought the same, masses of stud walls littered around the brick or concrete built buildings, roofs missing but their structures remain.That big stone building that is 20s into the video is what I would expect to come off better in a tornado, it's damaged but not flattened like most things around it.
How come there is not a "tornado code" for builders, concrete shell and strong roof sort of thing ?
Pyramid style design would work well.
I wander how our stone built buildings would hold up, pretty well i guess, theyve stood here for 400 years so must have seen some horrific storms in that time (central europe)
Poor sods, s
t time of year for things like this to happen as well..speedking31 said:
The problem is not only the high wind speeds but the missiles that get thrown around. Imagine telegraph poles and cars being smashed into buildings at 50/60 mph. You'd need substantial reinforced concrete and no windows, not everyone's idea of an ideal home.
A bit like many in NI I’ve a slight troubles created arrogance growing up with bomb scares and ecavuations seeming normal. Working in Tornado alley in the states and getting the speech about what the tornado alarm sounds like and where to hide and pray if you hear it disabused me of some of that arrogance. I don’t hold building above ground housing that can’t withstand an expected event against them in the slightest, a bit like with my Japan comment I think having an educated populace who know what to do is better, but that’ll never take away alway my sympathy for those who’s lives get taken away or ruined by such events.Gassing Station | News, Politics & Economics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff