Tornadoes - Tornado Facts, Pictures and Articles | Live Science
May 2, 2024 · Tornadoes. Tornadoes are the most powerful, unpredictable and destructive weather systems on Earth. The National Weather Service (NWS) defines a Tornado as a violently rotating column of air in ...
Where and What is Tornado Alley? Tornado Alley Facts - Live Science
Dec 19, 2012 · The first use of the term "Tornado Alley" can be traced to 1952. It was the title of a research project by U.S. Air Force meteorologists Major Ernest J. Fawbush and Captain Robert C. Miller.
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 cleanup ...
Tornado Safety Myths | What To Do During A Tornado - Live Science
Mar 28, 2013 · Here are five of the most pervasive tornado safety myths, as well as a few tips to follow: Myth #1: Opening windows will equalize pressure. The SPC said it best: "Opening the windows is absolutely ...
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 allowed it to get so big.
4 Things You Need to Know About Tornado Season | Live Science
Apr 11, 2013 · Here are four things you need to know about tornadoes and tornado season: 1. Tornadoes can happen anywhere, any time of year. In the popular imagination, tornadoes are associated with the wheat ...
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Aug 13, 2023 · low red blood cells (anemia) - pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet. Common Toradol side effects may include: nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea; dizziness, drowsiness; headache; or. swelling. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
How the 'deadly December tornado' carved a 250-mile path …
Dec 11, 2021 · That tornado leveled Mayfield, Kentucky, where debris was launched more than 30,000 feet (9,100 meters) into the air and homes were sliced off their foundations, the Post reported.
Deadliest Tornado Years in U.S. History - Live Science
Jun 16, 2011 · The tornado death toll for 2011 stands at 537 as of June 17, making it the deadliest year for tornadoes since 1936, according to preliminary data from the Storm Prediction Center. The staggering ...
12 Twisted Tornado Facts - Live Science
Jun 18, 2009 · The deadliest outbreak came on April 3, 1974, when a two-day "Super Outbreak" of 147 tornadoes killed 308 people in 13 states. The deadliest single tornado was the "Tri-state" tornado that killed ...