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Tornadoes are dangerous. They are created in thunderclouds. They last about 10 minutes. They cause a lot of damage.

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Thunder storms have flat tops.Thunder storms can cause serios damage to people. When there is a thunder storm objects are tall stuff and water.

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A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground.

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This is one of the most powerful tornados in the world.

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tornado is a tube of violently spinning air that touches the ground

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TORNADO SAFETY

In an average year, 1000 tornadoes are reported, resulting in 80 deaths and over 1,500 injuries. Tornadoes have been reported in every state and can happen at any time of the year. Take tornadoes seriously, because with winds blowing at 200 mph or more, they can destroy just about anything in its path. Always listen to the radio and television for the latest information and instructions for your area.

A TORNADO WATCH means tornadoes are possible in your area. Stay tuned to the radio or television news.

A TORNADO WARNING means a tornado is either on the ground or has been detected by Doppler radar. Seek shelter immediately!

BEFORE A TORNADO:

Have a disaster plan. Make sure everyone knows where to go in case a tornado threatens.

Make sure you know which county or parish you live in.

Prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home and car. Include a first aid kit, canned food and a can opener, bottled water, battery-operated radio, flashlight, protective clothing and written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and water.

DURING A TORNADO:

Go to a basement.

If you do not have a basement, go to an interior room without windows on the lowest floor such as a bathroom or closet.

If you can, get under a sturdy piece of furniture, like a table.

If you live in a mobile home get out. They offer little protection against tornadoes.

Get out of automobiles. Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car, leave it immediately.

If you're outside, go to a ditch or low lying area and lie flat in it.

Stay away from fallen power lines and stay out of damaged areas.

IF YOU'RE AT SCHOOL DURING A TORNADO:

Every school should have a disaster plan and have frequent drills.

Basements offer the best protection.

Schools without basements should use interior rooms and hallways on the lowest floor away from windows.

Crouch down on your knees and protect your head with your arms.

AFTER A TORNADO:

Stay indoors until it is safe to come out.

Check for injured or trapped people, without putting yourself in danger.

Watch out for downed power lines.

Use a flashlight to inspect your home.

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Tornadoes are one of the most violent and powerful types of weather. They consist of a very fast rotating column of air that usually forms a funnel shape. They can be very dangerous as their high speed winds can break apart buildings, knock down trees, and even toss cars into the air.

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Tornado Facts For Kids

Enjoy our fun tornado facts for kids! Learn what tornadoes are, how fast they spin, how far they can travel, where most tornadoes occur, the difference between an F0 tornado and an F5 tornado, what a waterspout is and much more.

Read on to check out our wide range of information on twisters.

A tornado is a rapidly spinning tube of air that touches both the ground and a cloud above.

Tornadoes are sometimes called twisters.

Not all tornadoes are visible but their high wind speeds and rapid rotation often form a visible funnel of condensed water.

The Fujita Scale is a common way of measuring the strength of tornadoes. The scale ranges from F0 tornadoes that cause minimal damage through to F5 tornadoes which cause massive damage.

Most tornadoes have wind speeds less than 100 miles per hour (161 kilometres per hour).

Extreme tornadoes can reach wind speeds of over 300 miles per hour (483 kilometres per hour).

Most tornadoes travel a few miles before exhausting themselves.

Extreme tornadoes can travel much further, sometimes over 100 miles (161kilometres).

The Tri-State Tornado that travelled through parts of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana in 1925 left a path of destruction over 219 miles (352 kilometres) long.

The Tri-State Tornado was the deadliest tornado in US history, killing 695 people.

The USA averages around 1200 tornadoes every year, more than any other country.

The majority of these tornadoes occur in a geographically unique area nicknamed 'Tornado Alley'.

US States most often hit by tornadoes include Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Florida.

In 1989 the deadliest tornado ever recorded in the world killed around 1300 people in Bangladesh.

In the southern hemisphere tornadoes usually rotate in a clockwise direction.

In the northern hemisphere tornadoes usually rotate in a counterclockwise direction.

A tornado that occurs over water is often called a waterspout.

Weather radars are used to detect tornadoes and give advanced warning.

Basements and other underground areas are the safest places to seek refuge during a tornado. It is also a good idea to stay away from windows.

Make a tornado in a bottle or watch some amazing tornado video footage.

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At least one tornado touched down in central Kansas on Wednesday as severe weather swept through the area.

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Find out what causes these deadly twisters—and how to stay safe.