For this weeks blog assignment, I choose to look for an article about tornadoes since to me, they are the most interesting type of storm or natural disaster. I read an article I found on the National Geographic's website called Chasing Tornadoes, written by Priit J. Vesilind. After reading this article, I gained new insight as to what kind of destruction a tornado was truly capable of. Having never actually experienced the aftermath of a nasty tornado, I am very fascinated with them. What separates tornadoes from other natural disasters is that they come in a package with several other elements that are destructive separately, and when they combine, they can be deadly. Typically they are formed when warm and cold air meet with the addition of moving winds from a thunderstorm. Not only are the winds moving fast enough to rip pavement from the road but there is also hail and lightning. Tornadoes are among the earth's most violent acts capable of destroying towns and people's lives. Entire communities have been destroyed, making the aftermath both a devastating and difficult process. Over 1,000 tornadoes touch down each year in the United States and around 150 people die each year. Tornadoes are a deadly yet awe-inspiring sight.
Vesilind, Pritt. "Chasing Tornadoes." National Geographic. 1996. April 2004.
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