Tornado Facts and Statistics

The video explores the terrifying nature of tornadoes, focusing on their occurrence, impact, and history. It highlights Tornado Alley in the US, the 2011 Super Outbreak, and the deadliest tornadoes globally, including the 1925 US tornado and the 1989 Bangladesh tornado. The El Reno tornado of 2013 is discussed as the largest recorded tornado. The video concludes with a map from NOAA and links to additional resources.

What is the typical wind speed of most tornadoes?

• Exactly 200 miles per hour

• Over 150 miles per hour

• Under 110 miles per hour

• Between 110 and 150 miles per hour

Which region in the United States is known for frequent tornadoes due to its unique geographic conditions?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• Tornado Alley

• The Great Plains

What was significant about the tornado outbreak in 2011?

• It only affected the state of Texas

• It was the first recorded tornado outbreak

• It caused over 11 billion dollars in damages

• It was the deadliest in world history

Where did the deadliest tornado in world history occur?

• South Africa

• Australia

• Bangladesh and eastern India

• United States

What is the highest possible categorization for a tornado?

• EF6

• EF5

• EF4

• EF3

How wide did the El Reno tornado become?

• 2.6 miles

• 1 mile

• 5 miles

• 10 miles

What was the recorded wind speed of the El Reno tornado?

• 150 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 302 miles per hour

• 400 miles per hour

Which two countries could fit inside the width of the El Reno tornado?

• Vatican City and Monaco

• Malta and Cyprus

• San Marino and Andorra

• Luxembourg and Liechtenstein

What is the main danger from tornadoes besides the wind itself?

• Lightning strikes

• Flooding

• Debris picked up by the tornado

• Earthquakes

What additional content is suggested at the end of the video?

• A tutorial on building storm shelters

• A documentary on hurricanes

• A video on volcanic eruptions

• A guide to earthquake safety