Tornadoes are among the most powerful and unpredictable natural disasters, forming under specific atmospheric conditions. These violent, rotating columns of air extend from thunderstorms to the ground ...
ROCHESTER, N.Y.- Today, we continue our discussion about tornadoes—one of nature’s most intense storms. Fortunately, Western New York does not experience them often. On average, New York State sees ...
On Sunday, May 25, an EF-1 tornado ripped through Puerto Varas in southern Chile in South America. It’s estimated that 50-60 tornadoes occur in Chile each year, but this number could be higher.
NORFOLK, Va. — According to the Storm Prediction Center, the U.S. averages over 1,200 tornadoes each year. Although tornadoes can happen at any time of the year, peak tornado season typically occurs ...
Tornadoes are complex and tough to predict but this short documentary from NASA is a good introduction to how they work. Researcher Tim Samaras explains how different weather systems collide across ...