Tornadoes



A tornado is a destructive whirling wind accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud extending down from a cumulonimbus cloud. Tornadoes can spin at speeds up to 500 miles per hour and annihilate anything in its path in a matter of seconds.


Formation
Details the development of tornadoes.
Damage
Descriptions and pictures of damage caused by tornadoes.
Safety
Examines necessary safety precautions for minimizing damage from tornadoes.