Tornadoes.

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[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: World Book, Inc. Series: World Book's library of natural disasters Published by : World Book, (Chicago :) Physical details: 47, [1] p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. Subject(s): Tornadoes. | Natural disasters. Year : 2009 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Stonepark Intermediate School 363.3 TOR Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

What is a tornado? -- First signs of a tornado -- The 2006 tornado outbreak -- Supercell storms -- Anatomy of a tornado -- Waterspouts -- Tornado alley -- The super tornado outbreak -- Tornado damage -- Oklahoma outbreak, 1999 -- City disasters -- The tri-state tornado, 1925 -- Around the world -- Other hazards -- Tracking and forecasting -- Storm chasers -- Tornado watch and warning -- Shelter from the storm -- Emergency services.

"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.