The Violence of Nature Module 3 Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms
Tornadoes must always be taken seriously
Tornadoes can be very dangerous—sometimes even deadly
They come from powerful thunderstorms and appear as rotating, funnel shaped clouds
Tornado winds can reach 300 miles per hour
They cause damage when they touch down on the ground
They can damage an area one mile wide and 50 miles long
Every state is at some risk, but states in “Tornado Alley” have the highest risk
Tornadoes can form any time of the year, but the season runs from March to August
The ability to predict tornadoes is limited
Usually a community will have at least a few minutes warning
The most important thing to do is TAKE SHELTER when a tornado is nearby
1.教材原句: I thought I was going to disap