Weather Things: Tornado Formation

Weather Things: Tornado Formation

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Physics, Life Skills, Biology

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explains how tornadoes form, focusing on the role of moisture, windshear, and jet streams. It discusses tornado outbreaks, their frequency, and the damage they cause. The video also covers tornado tracks in the U.S., particularly in Tornado Alley, and the challenges of measuring tornado wind speeds. Tornadoes are classified using the Fujita scale, with most being weak but still causing significant damage. The most violent tornadoes, though rare, are responsible for the majority of fatalities.

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