Tornadoes

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What is a tornado?

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A fast spinning column of air.

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True or false: A tornado touches BOTH a thunderstorm cloud and the ground.

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True.

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What is another name for a tornado?

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Twister.

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What do storm chasers do?

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They follow big storms around.

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Can you PREDICT when and where a tornado is going to happen?

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No.

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What shape does a tornado often look like?

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A funnel.

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What is the strongest part of a tornado called?

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The vortex.

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What do you call the area where tornadoes are most likely to occur?

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Tornado Alley.

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What should you do if a tornado warning is issued?

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Seek shelter in a safe place.

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What is the scale used to measure tornado strength?

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The Enhanced Fujita Scale.