Monday, November 29, 2010

"Tornadoes...Nature's Most Violent Storms"

Tornadoes have been labled nature's most violent storms by http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/edu/safety/tornadoguide.html this site.
Tornadoes occur during the spring and summer months more frequently. They are capable of high speeds up to 250 mph and can carry on for many miles; up to 30 miles in distance.
For more cool facts on tornadoes see the site above.

Here are some tornadoe myths:
- Bodies of water are safe places to stay away from tornadoes.
- Low pressure tornadoes are what cause buildings to "explode" or fall.
- Windows should be open when a tornado comes.

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