Tornadoes Strike Again. How Do They Work?

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. Tornado events seem to be increasing over the years. Computer simulations and high-resolution satellite imagery are a few of the emerging technologies that have helped us to predict and respond more rapidly to this deadly force of nature. The article gives a solid discussion of the role of latent heat and moving air in tornado formation. It also reviews energy transformations and gives an overview of several ways that people can more safely live in Tornado Alley.
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Direct Link: http://whyfiles.org/2014/tornadoes-strike-again-how-do-they-work/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: tornado, tornadoes, cyclone, mesocyclone, air pressure, severe weather, storm chaser, text complexity, informational text, Tornado Alley, latent heat, vaporization, energy
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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