Tornado Basics From The Mini Page Explains How Twisters Form
The article notes the U S has about 1200 tornadoes annually and explains how warm moist air meeting cold dry air spawns tornadoes. It covers funnel clouds, storm dynamics, rotation direction in hemispheres, duration, visibility from water droplets and debris, and variations in tornado frequency by season.
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National Geographic
Tornado safety lessons drawn from 1925 disaster
The Tri-State Tornado killed 695 people across Missouri Illinois and Indiana in 1925. Experts have since improved warnings and shelters to boost survival. Seek basement or interior lowest floor room with no windows during a twister. Practice plans with grown ups. find weather resources and books at libraries.
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Ada and Alan joke about a tornado taking a break
A light humorous exchange where Ada asks why a tornado paused and Alan quips that it was out of wind indicating a playful weather pun.
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Ada
Alan
Researchers find clothing colors affect mosquito attraction
Biologists at the University of Washington report that after sensing carbon dioxide from breath, mosquitoes target people wearing longer wavelength colors such as red orange black and cyan. The study suggests wardrobe choices could influence bite risk.
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University of Washington
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