Devastating Tornadoes

Did you know that tornadoes have been observed on every continent except Antarctica.

Tornadoes often develop from a class of thunderstorms known as supercells.. In addition to tornadoes, very heavy rain, frequent lightning, strong wind gusts, and hail are common in such storms.A tornado is a violently rotating storm that is  disastrous..

They are often referred to as twisters or cyclones,although the word cyclone is used in meteorology. In a wider sense, to name any closed low pressure circulation.Tornadoes come in many shapes and sizes, but they are typically in the form of a visible condensation funnel, whose narrow end touches the earth and is often encircled by a cloud of debris and dust
 Did you know that in the USA more than 30 people were killed by a tornado? In the United States they get about 1000 recorded tornadoes every year. About 200 US tornadoes have killed 18 or more people.
Where do tornadoes take place in America? They take place in Tornado alley the most dangerous place in the world
Do you know what kind of damage a tornado can do? A tornado's damage is very disastrous, It can lift people and throw them ten or more meters away. A f5 tornado can even pick up a train, destroy a plane, helicopter and homes in its way.Some people chase storms like tornadoes to find out how to stop them happening. If you are in a house when a tornado strikes the basement is the best and safest place to go. If there is not a basement you should go to a room in the center of the house that has no windows, preferably under heavy furniture or in a bathtub. Take shelter immediately. A basement offers the greatest safety. If underground shelter is not available, move to an interior room without windows on the lowest floor. Get under sturdy furniture and cover yourself with a mattress or blanket.If caught outside, get away from trees if you can. Lie down flat in a nearby gully, ditch or low spot and protect your head. If in a car, get out immediately and look for a safe place to shelter. Do not try to outrun a tornado or get under the vehicle for shelter.Listen to your local radio stations as emergency management officials will be broadcasting the most appropriate advice for your community and situation.Check for injuries and help others if you can, especially people who require special assistance. If your property or contents are damaged take notes and photographs and contact your insurance company. Inform your landlord if there is damage to the rental property.Ask your council for advice on how to clean up debris safely.

1. Texas: 8049      The Number of US tornadoes per state
2. Kansas: 3809
3. Oklahoma:3442
4. Florida: 3032
5. Nebraska: 2595
6. Iowa: 2368
7. Illinois: 2207
8. Missouri: 2119
9. Mississippi: 1972
10. Alabama: 1844

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My  Reflection:

I learnt from my  research that you shouldn't  try to out run a tornado. I found gathering information hard because some of the information was difficult to understand.My speech was to long because I spoke too slow and I need to have more expression but I showed confidence by standing in front of the class and saying my speech.