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Tornadoes - Nature's Most Violent Storms

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/tornado.shtml

Provider: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service


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According to the National Weather Service, the United States gets about 800 recorded tornadoes every year. Find out what causes tornadoes to form and what the difference is between a tornado watch and a warning. This site answers these and other questions about these violent storms. Facts about tornadoes and tornado safety can be found here.

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