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Learn about the disastrous and deadly power of tornadoes
How do tornadoes form?
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How do tornadoes form?
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Monday forecast: Tornado outbreak possible in upper Midwest • Apr. 28, 2025, 3:40 AM ET (EarthSky)
Severe Weather Could Be More Active In Plains, Midwest Next Week, Including Tornadoes • Apr. 23, 2025, 11:46 PM ET (The Weather Channel)
Outdoor Events And Weather Emergencies: Tornadoes And Lightning Threaten These Venues • Apr. 23, 2025, 1:43 AM ET (The Weather Channel)
Plane Passengers Race Into Shelters As Tornado Hits Airfield • Apr. 18, 2025, 4:05 AM ET (Newsweek)
South and Midwest pounded by rains and floods while still reeling from tornadoes • Apr. 5, 2025, 12:26 AM ET (AP)

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How do tornadoes form?
Can we predict natural disasters?
Why does the United States have more tornadoes than other countries?
How do tornadoes form?
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