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  1. Tornadoes - Tornado Facts, Pictures and Articles | Live Science

    Nov 26, 2024 · Read the latest news and articles about tornadoes. Tornadoes are the most powerful, unpredictable and destructive weather systems on Earth.

  2. Tornado Facts: Causes, Formation & Seeking Shelter - Live Science

    Apr 19, 2016 · Tornado wind and debris cause most of the structural damage suffered, but nearly half of the injuries from such disasters occur after the tornado has left, during rescue work and …

  3. Where and What is Tornado Alley? Tornado Alley Facts - Live Science

    Dec 19, 2012 · Tornado Alley is term that it is typically used to describe a wide swath of tornado-prone areas between the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains that frequently …

  4. Tornado Safety Myths | What To Do During A Tornado - Live Science

    Mar 28, 2013 · Tornado safety myths abound, from the idea of opening your window to hiding under an overpass (don't do either!). Here, we examine these myths and give you tornado …

  5. Huge, 7-mile scar torn across Australia's Nullarbor Plain …

    Nov 26, 2024 · After the caver noticed a giant gash across a barren landscape, scientists discovered it was created by a ferocious tornado that no-one knew had occurred.

  6. Why Oklahoma's Deadly Twister Was Widest Ever - Live Science

    Jun 4, 2013 · The fatal tornado that struck near El Reno, Okla., last Friday (May 31) has been upgraded to an EF5 strength and was a width of 2.6 miles, the widest ever. Here's what …

  7. 12 Twisted Tornado Facts - Live Science

    Jun 18, 2009 · A tornado watch defines an area (usually displayed on meteorologists' maps) where tornadoes and other kinds of severe weather are likely in the next few hours. If you're in …

  8. Whirling Flames: How Fire Tornadoes Work - Live Science

    May 16, 2014 · California's wildfires have spawned a number of dramatic fire whirls, also known as fire devils, fire tornadoes or "firenadoes." What is a fire tornado, and how dangerous are they?

  9. How Do Hurricanes Spawn Tornadoes? - Live Science

    Sep 10, 2017 · Hurricanes that make landfall often spawn tornadoes, adding to their destructive power. Here's how tropical storms and hurricanes can create tornadoes.

  10. Moore, Okla. Tornado Facts & Information | Tornado News - Live …

    May 21, 2013 · A devastating tornado struck Moore, Okla., yesterday (May 20), wreaking havoc in the town and killing dozens. Emergency personnel continue to work to search through debris, …