ASSESSMENT OF TORNADOS
WITH THE ENHANCED FUJITA SCALE IN ROMANIA
C. NUCUŢĂ , C. TIMIŞ , C. BUŢIU , O. SCRIDONESI
ABSTRACT. Assessment of tornadoes with the Enhanced Fujita Scale in Romania. An
analysis of the damage caused by a tornado, in order to determine the maximum
wind speed that was reached, is important both in terms of documenting the
phenomenon and to make improvements to the evaluation method which is used,
especially if this method is not specific for the analyzed territory. An
overview of the way the tornado from Silivaşu de Cāmpie, on the 26th of May
2010, was termed EF2 is done to summarize the difficulties that arise in the
assessment of tornadoes occurring in Romania with the Enhanced Fujita scale. The
lack of correlation between damage indicators, different construction styles and
building materials between those in the United States and those selected in this
case study are the main issues addressed. Solutions for these issues are
discussed as a starting point for the adjustment of Enhanced Fujita scale for
Romania.
Keywords: Tornado, Evaluation, Enhanced Fujita Scale, Silivaşu de Cāmpie.