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Created by: Tanaya, Miriam, Melissa and Paul Tornadoes Created by: Tanaya, Miriam, Melissa and Paul

Tornado Facts A Tornado is small violent storm that starts over land. In a Tornado, winds begin to move in a circle. They may go as fast 500 miles an hour. The winds make a tall , dark cloud in the shape of a funnel. The bottom of the funnel may touch the ground. Tornadoes are one of the most destructive and deadly types of all weather.

Safety Rules Go to a basement is possible, if you do not have a basement go to the first floor in a small inside room. Stay away from windows. Get under a sturdy table. Do not go into a parked car.

Source: www.fof.com

Tornado Alley

Fujita-Pearson Tornado Scale Category Wind Speed miles per hour Damage FO <73 Light damage. Some damage to branches F1 73-112 Moderate damage. Mobile homes pushed off foundations. Vehicles forced from roads. F2 113-157 Considerable damage. Roof torn off. F3 158- 206 Trains are blown over. Strong house lose roof of and walls. Most trees are knocked down. F4 207-260 Strong houses are totally destroyed. Cars and other large thing are picked up and fly through the air. F5 261 Entire houses are lifted and blown away. Car and trucks and almost anything can fly through the air. Trees lose their bank. Source: www.fof.com

How to make a tornado model Fill the jar ¾ full of water. Add a drop of dish detergent. Add a penny or marble Put the lid on the jar tightly. Move the jar in circle until the water inside begins to spin.