https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360 By. Ashlyn Thom and Mia Perrin en-us 2018-04-18 14:08:26 UTC 2026-03-14 11:17:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png thom_ashlyn https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253006074 The scale Tornados use is called the Fujita scale. It measures the intensity of a tornado based on a scale from 0-5. Also the infliction(damage) on human built structures.]]> 2018-04-18 14:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253006074 thom_ashlyn https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253006076 Tornades are more likey to happen when thunderstorms are likely.  Usally in Spring and early Summer.  Often in the late afternoon when the ground is warm.  ]]> 2018-04-18 14:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253006076 thom_ashlyn https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253006077 Tornadoes form when hot, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meets in the atmosphere with cold, dry air from Canada. These different air masses circulate in the atmosphere. They then begin spiningand eventully go lower until they touches the ground.  ]]> 2018-04-18 14:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253006077 thom_ashlyn https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253006078 Tornado Alley has more Tornados than anywhere in the U.S. Cold air moves down from Canada, and warm air moves up from Mexico.  Causing tornados to form mainly in Oklohoma, Texas, Kasnas, Nebraska, Colrado and North Dakota.]]> 2018-04-18 14:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253006078 perrin_mia https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253451807 Some of the hazards that come from tornadoes are fatalities, million dollar destruction, and irreplaceable family memories destroyed. According to NOAA, tornadoes cause approximately 80 deaths a year. Also, tornadoes cause 2.8 million dollars in damage every year. ]]> 2018-04-19 14:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253451807 thom_ashlyn https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253455506 2018-04-19 14:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253455506 thom_ashlyn https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253844987 Tornados are one of the most dangerous storms on the world.  Tornados destroy homes, buildings, and cars.  Leading to sometimes loss of life and billions of dollars in damage.  If perople don't prepare by having a safe place to go such  as a basement or storm cellar, things could get out of hand quickly.  Tornadoes can travel at incredible speeds.  Knocking over buildings and destroying homes.  Which is why we need to prepare for them.]]> 2018-04-20 14:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253844987 perrin_mia https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253848224 2018-04-20 14:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/253848224 thom_ashlyn https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/254409800 2018-04-23 14:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/254409800 thom_ashlyn https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/254858358 Most tornados in the Northen hemisphere rotate clockwise, while in the Southern Hemisphere they rotate counter-clockwise. ]]> 2018-04-24 14:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/thom_ashlyn/67age3xg8360/wish/254858358