Tornadoes
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Rare Colorado Tornado Second-Highest in US History
By Douglas Main published
The twister touched down at nearly 12,000 feet.
July Could Set Record for Fewest Tornadoes
By Douglas Main published
There've only been 15 twisters so far; the current record is 42.
134 $1-Billion Weather Disasters in US Since 1980
By Live Science Staff published
About a quarter of the cost comes from drought.
Are Tornadoes More Powerful Due to Climate Change?
By Meghan Evans published
he extreme weather, including a near-record number of tornadoes, in 2011 forced the debate of the impact of climate change on severe weather to resurface.
Daredevils Chase from the Sky
By Grace Muller published
Storm-chasing from the sky is dangerous, but so is storm-chasing on the ground.
Tornado Season: What To Expect (Infographic)
By Live Science Staff published
The United States leads the world in absolute tornado counts, with an average of more than a thousand twisters annually.
Best Earth Images of the Week - May 11, 2012
By Live Science Staff published
Cuteness alerts, dangerous weather and some of Earth's coolest sights, all in our top picks this week.
Tornado Count Way Down For 2012
By Alex Sosnowski published
The number of tornadoes is way down this year, compared to last year as of May 6.
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