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Tornado Facts and FAQs

Tornado facts and FAQs on tornado statistics. Answers are listed for a variety of user-submitted questions on tornadoes including where tornadoes occur, the frequency of tornadoes, tornado damages, and famous tornadoes.

Is this the Oldest Known Tornado Photo?

Is this the oldest known photo of a tornado? Dated 1884, I challenge you to find an older photo! You can find even more historic weather photography and storm chaser imagery at the educational guide to weather.

What Other Locations, Besides the United States, Have a Lot o…

Quick tornado facts and FAQs - Answers from a weather expert

How Long Does a Tornado Last?

Quick tornado facts and FAQs - Answers from a weather expert

What are Waterspouts?

Is a water spout a tornado? Learning how tornadoes form could save your life. Would you know what to look for? Find out everything you need to know about the formation of these violent twisters.

How many tornadoes hit the United States each year?

Quick tornado facts and FAQs - Answers from a weather expert

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