Tornadoes

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a fast, spinning column of air that touches both the ground and a cloud.

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What do we call the area where most tornadoes happen in the United States?

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Tornado Alley.

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Who studies the weather?

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A meteorologist.

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What is another name for a tornado?

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Twister.

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What do storm chasers do?

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They follow and study big storms like tornadoes.

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What is the main country where tornadoes are most common?

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The United States.

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What is the shape of a tornado?

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A tornado is usually shaped like a funnel.

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What can tornadoes do to buildings?

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Tornadoes can destroy buildings and uproot trees.

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What is a warning given before a tornado called?

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A tornado warning.

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What do meteorologists use to predict tornadoes?

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They use weather radar and satellite images.