Learn 7 mind-boggling facts about tornadoes.
Tornadoes are among the deadliest forces of nature on our planet. Here are 5 facts about them.
Number 5 – 75% of these natural disasters occur in the United States. Each year, approximately 1,200 tornadoes are reported in America.
Number 4 – Their winds can reach an astounding 300 miles per hour and larger ones can be over a mile wide.
Number 4 – In the early 1930s, a Mississippi twister lifted an 83 ton, passenger-filled train and threw it roughly 80 feet away from the track.
Number 2 – The town of Codell in Kansas was hit by 3 consecutive tornadoes on the same date. In 1916, 1917 and 1918, the disaster struck each time on May 20th.
Number 1 – Tornadoes have varying intensities inside the funnel shape, which means the path and damage can vary dramatically within short distances. For example, one twister could completely demolish a house while leaving the next door neighbor’s residence entirely untouched.
