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OLogy: Tornadoes - Spinning Thunderstorms

With its swirling column of wind, a tornado is one of nature’s most destructive storms.

With its swirling column of wind, a tornado is one of nature’s most destructive storms. The most powerful tornadoes can rip houses from the ground, throw cars in the air, flip trains, and topple trees.

What causes tornadoes? How do scientists study them?

Let’s find out.


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Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Natural Disasters
K-6
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

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