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By: Michelle Burchanowski

By: Michelle Burchanowski. Tornadoes. Twisters Funnel cloud Waterspout. Tornado Nicknames. What is a tornado?. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Ingredients needed for a tornado. Change in wind direction Increase in wind speed

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By: Michelle Burchanowski

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  1. By: Michelle Burchanowski Tornadoes

  2. Twisters Funnel cloud Waterspout Tornado Nicknames

  3. What is a tornado? A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground

  4. Ingredients needed for a tornado • Change in wind direction • Increase in wind speed • Increasing height • Rising air within a thunderstorm

  5. Tornado damage is measured by the Fujita Scale.

  6. Fujita Scale Category Damage Wind F0 light 40–72 mph F1 moderate 73–112 mph F2 significant 113–157 mph F3 severe 158–206 mph F4 devastating 207–260 mph F5 incredible 261–318 mph

  7. Where do most tornadoes hit in the United States? In the United States, the area where the tornadoes hit the most is called Tornado Alley. The states which are in the tornado alley are: • Texas • Nebraska • Colorado • Iowa • Illinois • Indiana • Missouri • Arkansas Danger! Tornadoes!

  8. Tornado Watch or Warning? Tornado Watch: Atornado watchis issued when conditions or the weather is right for a tornado to occur Tornado Warning: A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been seen

  9. Where is the safest place to goduring a tornado?

  10. Number of Tornadoes in Specific Years

  11. Summary 1. Name at least one tornado nickname. 2. Name one thing needed for a tornado to occur. 3. What is the name of the scale that measures tornadoes? 4. Which state is not in tornado alley: Texas, California, Nebraska, or Kansas? 5. What is it called when conditions are right for a tornado to occur? 6. Where is the safest place to go during a tornado?

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