How are tornadoes formed

Tornadoes are powerful atmospheric storms that can occur almost everywhere. They are destructive and can rip up houses, trees, and anything in their path. Check out Outforia's latest article to learn what a tornado is and other facts and history of tornadoes that you should know.

Tornados form when two large air masses of varying temperature and humidity collide, with warm air in the lower layers and cold air in the upper layers. 02.08.2011, Sputnik International

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Tornado alley: Moore, Oklahoma, is located in an area of the US that averages 62 tornadoes a year

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Where do tornadoes form, and how do they cause damage? View this infographic to learn more.

How Tornadoes Form | UCAR Center for Science Education

Tornado season is here, here's the basics about the tornado in an easy-to-understand infographic!

Enhanced Fujita scale

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Scientists are still grappling with how and why violent twisters form. Will new technology and computing power help?

Do you know how tornadoes form?This science worksheet diagrams what is known about what causes tornadoes to form.

Tornadoes, waterspouts, twisters – these are all names for one of the most destructive forces in nature! Their screaming winds can reach

Diagram showing the different wind directions in a tornado.