The Power Of Tornadoes

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I have been fascinated about tornadoes a lot, and being able to learn more about them in Science is really cool. Three things that I have learned about what a tornado is, when they are most likely to occur, and how scientists measure the intensity. Tornadoes are made up of dust, debris, and tiny droplets of water. A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from the sky to the ground. Tornadoes are the most violent of all atmospheric storms. The most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with winds up to 300 mph. No other weather phenomenon can match the fury and destructive power of tornadoes. Tornadoes can also be strong enough to destroy large buildings, leaving only the foundations. Also, they