9 interesting facts about tornadoes that will surprise you

1. F — so Fujita

The strength of a tornado is determined on a scale of Fujita masatake. It was developed by Theodore Fujita of the University of Chicago (USA). A scientist called Mr Tornado.

2. Tornado anonymous

Hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones have names. And tornadoes remain nameless. Why? Although some tornado historical significance are named after the place where it formed, in General tornadoes are too short-lived to give them names.

3. Where tornado dare not go?

Although most of the tornadoes formed in the US, observing them on every continent except Antarctica.

4. The deadliest American tornado passed 350 km

The deadliest tornado in U.S. history — a Tornado of three States — began his journey on March 18, 1925 in Missouri. The tornado passed 350 km, visiting Illinois and Indiana. In some areas it left a trail of destruction with a width of 1.5 km. Tornado of three States raced in 9 cities and smashed to pieces thousands of homes. The tornado caused 695 deaths and more than 2 million injuries.

5. The deadliest tornado happened in Bangladesh

Tornado Daulatpur Saturia was formed on 26 April 1989. The destruction that he caused, was out of the ordinary. Lost about 1.3 thousand people.

6. Tornado saved Washington

When the us capital was burned during the War for independence, in the North-West and in downtown Washington formed a powerful tornado. It happened exactly on the day when British troops burned the Capitol, White house and other public buildings. The rain put out the fire, and the tornado killed more British soldiers than the guns of the American resistance.

7. Tornadoes in the southern and Northern hemispheres rotate differently

Tornadoes in the Northern hemisphere in 98% of cases rotate in a counterclockwise direction. In the South clockwise.

8. Tornadoes come in different colors

Colors tornado varied and depends on the environment in which they formed. Tornado in a dry environment almost invisible, but condensing tornadoes usually white or gray. Traveling over water, tornadoes are opaque white or blue. Heavy tornadoes that have consumed a sufficient amount of debris, usually darker and take on the color picked up from the ground. Tornadoes in the Great plains in the United States are often red because of the color of the soil. Lighting also affects the color of a tornado. Backlit by the sun tornado seems very dark, but if you look at it from the other side, it would seem that a tornado grey or diamond white. Sunset tornado appear yellow, orange or pink.

9. Tornado — the "team" word

In the United States 124 school, University Amateur and professional teams use the word "tornado" in its name.

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