Spilsbury, Louise. Awesome forces of nature

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What is a tornado? -- What causes tornadoes? -- Where and when do tornadoes happen? -- Case study: tristate twisters, 1925 -- What happens in a tornado? -- Case study: Bangladesh, 1996 -- Who helps after a tornado? -- Case study: Oklahoma City, 1999 -- Can tornadoes be predicted? -- Can people prepare for tornadoes? -- Can tornadoes be prevented? -- Terrifying tornadoes of the past

Tornadoes occur throughout the world, but happen most often in the United States. Read about the devastating effects of these powerful forces and find out what causes them, how they form, the difference between a waterspout and an on land tornado, and other amazing facts

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