WHAT IS A TORNADO AND U.S.A WINTER STORM
A tornado is a violent and rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud. Tornadoes are capable of causing significant damage to structures, vehicles, and natural landscapes, and they can also result in fatalities and injuries. The United States has a long history of tornadoes, and some of the most destructive and deadly tornadoes have occurred in the country. Here are some notable historical tornado events in the US: 1) The Tri-State Tornado of 1925: This tornado is the deadliest tornado in US history, with 695 fatalities and over 2,000 injuries. The tornado traveled over 200 miles through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana and was rated as an F5, the most severe rating on the Fujita scale. 2) The Joplin Tornado of 2011: This tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, on May 22, 2011, and was rated as an EF5, with winds over 200 mph. The tornado caused 158 fatalities and over 1,000 ...