The Enhanced Fujita Scale was adopted in 2007. It is based on estimates of 3-second gusts of wind as estimated by ________.
A) anemometers
B) tornado damage
C) Doppler radar
D) human survivors
E) weather balloons

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The Enhanced Fujita Scale is based on damage caused by tornadoes, and the estimated wind speeds are assigned based on the strength of the damage observed. Anemometers, Doppler radar, human survivors, and weather balloons are not used to determine the Enhanced Fujita Scale rating.

The Enhanced Fujita Scale Was Adopted in 2007