Tornado Research Paper

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Tornadoes
By Devon Bankemper

Introduction
Once, we knew nothing about tornadoes and didn't even know they existed. Suddenly, tornadoes started tearing apart homes and killing people. Then, we needed to know “What is a tornado?” Did you know that one of the biggest tornadoes was 2 miles long? In this article you will learn how tornadoes form, how we can be safe and what tornadoes are the deadliest.
Facts And How Tornadoes Form
So, what is a tornado and when does it happen? Well, tornadoes happen when hot air collides with cold air. The cold air falls to the bottom, and then the hot air is pushed up. When it goes up and down, it creates an instability in the atmosphere. As a result I’m realizing that the atmosphere is probably weak. When
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It killed more than 1000 people. I would not want to be in that!

The Tri-State Tornado was the deadliest in U.S. History. The Tri-State Tornado killed 695 people on March 18, 1925. It blazed through houses and living quarters. The damage was estimated to be up to 16.4 million dollars so it was a huge tornado.

The second deadliest tornado in U.S. History is the Natchez Tornado which took place on May 28, 1840 with a death toll of 317. That left it with the name, The Great Natchez Tornado.

Another deadly tornado was the St. Louis Tornado that killed a shocking total of 255 people and injured 1000 on May 27, 1896. It was an unexpected storm.
Safety
Do you want to survive a tornado and live to tell the tale? Then you need to follow this guide. First of all, if you are lucky enough to be inside at the occurrence of a tornado, you need to get to the lowest floor. Next, you will need to try to find a room with no windows. After that, you need to use your arms to cover your neck and head. Maybe you can then grab onto a piece of sturdy furniture and hold on for your life. If you're on the road, then get out of your car immediately and get to a shelter. You should never try to outdrive a

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