Tornadoes: A Powerful Force of Nature
Tornadoes are severe windstorms with twisting funnels extending from dark clouds. They form when warm and cold air masses collide, creating violent spinning winds. These natural disasters can occur worldwide, with Tornado Alley in the central United States being a hotspot. The deadliest tornado on record was the Tri-State Tornado of 1925, which caused immense devastation. Tornadoes can wreak havoc on transportation and impact how people interact with their environment, prompting safety measures like seeking shelter during warnings. Stay safe by following guidelines such as taking cover in basements or underground shelters. Remember to prioritize safety during tornado events.
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By Joshua Lodge Tornadoes Mrs. Fisher 5thgrade
What is it? A severe windstorm that has twisting spinning funnels reaching down from a huge dark cloud. A tornado funnel can be 10 feet to slightly over 1 mile wide.
How does it form? Warm air masses meet cold air masses. Wind spins the air into a funnel cloud. The tornado spins the air very fast as it moves along.
How does it relate to the 5 themes?
Where do they happen? (Place/Region) Tornadoes happen all over the world. Hundreds of tornadoes form each year in the central United States. This area is known as Tornado Alley. Tornado Alley consist of the following States; Ne, Il, In, Ky, Ks, Ok, Tx Ms, Ar, Ga, Co, Oh, Nm and Mexico.
Where was the worst one recorded? (Location) The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado in United States history. It struck Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana on March 18, 1925. The tornado travelled a total of 219 miles (352 kilometers). It killed nearly 700 people and nearly about 15,000 home been destroy.
How does it affect transportation? (Movement) Tornadoes can wreck houses, cars and other things. It can do a little or a huge amount of damage. A tornado once lifted a train full of people off tracks.
What affect does it have on people and how they interact with the environment? (Human /Environment Interaction) When there is a tornado warning people should take cover right away by going in a basement or some other underground shelter.
Interesting fact #1 If you going outside, lie down in a ditch. If you are in your house, hide in the basement or somewhere away from all windows. Cover your head with your hands.
Interesting fact #2 Sometime a tornado can happen at sea. It is call a water spout, It sucks a long column of water from the ocean in to the sky.
Interesting fact #3 Tornado winds spin so fast, they make a vacuum. The vacuum doesn t just suck up dirt, it sucks up and moves things like trees and cars!
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