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Tornadoes

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TORNADOES

TORNADOES. By Maxine Carter April 6, 1998. What is a Tornado?. A tornado is defined as an intense, rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm cloud to the ground. Classification of Tornadoes on the Fujita Scale. F0 - Light damage. Winds up to 72 mph.

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A Tornado Is . . .

A Tornado Is. A powerful, circular windstorm that may be accompanied by winds in excess of 250 miles per hour. Risks Posed by Tornadoes. Tornadoes can: Rip trees apart. Destroy buildings. Uproot structures and objects. Send debris and glass flying. Overturn cars and mobile homes.

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