Tornadoes Book

Imagine a twisting cone of wind racing toward your house at speeds of up to 300 miles per hour. As it approaches, trees, cars, and even cows are lifted into a funnel cloud and bricks, glass, and wood are flung out in all directions. Youre seeing a tornadothe smallest and strongest storm on earth. A tornado can be a catastrophe for people and their property. But twisters are also one of the most fascinating forces of nature. With dramatic images and firsthand survivor storiesplus the latest facts and figuresthis book takes you up close with tornado disasters.