1. Created by: Tanaya, Miriam, Melissa and Paul
Tornadoes
Created by:
Tanaya, Miriam, Melissa and Paul

2. Tornado Facts
A Tornado is small violent storm that starts over land. In a Tornado, winds begin to move in a circle. They may go as fast 500 miles an hour. The winds make a tall , dark cloud in the shape of a funnel. The bottom of the funnel may touch the ground.
Tornadoes are one of the most destructive and deadly types of all weather.

3. Safety Rules
Go to a basement is possible, if you do not have a basement go to the first floor in a small inside room.
Stay away from windows.
Get under a sturdy table.
Do not go into a parked car.

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5. Tornado Alley

6. Fujita-Pearson Tornado Scale
Category
Wind Speed
miles per hour
Damage FO
<73
Light damage. Some damage to branches F1
73-112
Moderate damage. Mobile homes pushed off foundations. Vehicles forced from roads. F2
Considerable damage. Roof torn off. F3
Trains are blown over. Strong house lose roof of and walls. Most trees are knocked down. F4
Strong houses are totally destroyed. Cars and other large thing are picked up and fly through the air. F5
261
Entire houses are lifted and blown away. Car and trucks and almost anything can fly through the air. Trees lose their bank.
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7. How to make a tornado model
Fill the jar ¾ full of water.
Add a drop of
dish detergent.
Add a penny or marble
Put the lid on the jar tightly.
Move the jar in circle until the water inside begins to spin.