1. By Nicole, Josh and Brandon.

2. Description Types Meaning Where They Occur Myths References

3. Height: Average Tornado is 500ft (150m) Speed: Most Tornadoes are between 40 – 110 mph Length: Tornadoes often last a few minutes. Shape: tall funnel coming from the sky.

4. Multiple Vortex Satellite Waterspout Land spout Gustnado Dust Devil Fire Whirl Steam Devil

5. Tronada Spanish meaning ‘thunderstorm’ tonare Latin meaning ‘to thunder’

6. United States Southern Canada South - Central and Eastern Asia East - Central South America Southern Africa North-Western and South-east Europe South-Eastern Australia and New Zealand

7. opening windows causes less damage to your house. major rivers, hills or mountains can protect humans. south – west corner of a basement protects you from a tornado.

8. Tornadoes can be invisible A few minutes can cause massive destruction Dust makes tornadoes visible

9. www.wikipedia.com www.nationalgeographic.com