Fujita scale

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001107",
  "term": "Fujita scale",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A scale used to estimate the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they inflict on structures and vegetation. It ranges from F0 (light damage) to F5 (incredible damage), with corresponding wind speed estimates. This scale was superseded by the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale in 2007, which provides more refined damage indicators.",
    "(or F Scale) - A scale of tornado intensity in which wind speeds are inferred from an analysis of wind damage:\n\nRating; Wind, Damage\nF0 (weak); 40-72 mph, light damage\nF1 (weak); 73-112 mph, moderate damage\nF2 (strong); 113-157 mph, considerable damage\nF3 (strong); 158-206 mph, severe damage\nF4 (violent); 207-260 mph, devestating damage\nF5 (violent); 260-318 mph (rare), incredible damage\n\nAll tornadoes, and most other severe local windstorms, are assigned a single number from this scale according to the most intense damage caused by the storm."
  ],
  "abbreviation": "F-scale",
  "synonyms": [
    "F Scale"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/fujita-scale/"
}