Our amazing planet.

Tornado Damage from Above

Tuscaloosaafter

tuscaloosa_after_3-110502

(Image credit: NOAA.)

Only a few houses were spared in a section of a neighborhood captured in this photo.

Tuscaloosabefore

tuscaloosa_before_4-110502

(Image credit: NOAA.)

The tornado that hit Tuscaloosa is thought to have traveled all the way to Birmingham, some 60 miles (97 km) away.

Tuscaloosaafter

tuscaloosa_after_4-110502

(Image credit: NOAA.)

The tornado leveled a shopping center near a major road in Tuscaloosa.

Live Science Staff
For the science geek in everyone, Live Science offers a fascinating window into the natural and technological world, delivering comprehensive and compelling news and analysis on everything from dinosaur discoveries, archaeological finds and amazing animals to health, innovation and wearable technology. We aim to empower and inspire our readers with the tools needed to understand the world and appreciate its everyday awe.