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Published: 11.10.2005.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'The Force of a Tornado', 1.
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Crash! A severe thunderstorm warning was issued 10 minutes ago. Hail the of size golf balls are smashing on top of your car. Do you keep going or stop and wait for that unexpected tornado to hit?
Good afternoon, teacher and fellow students. I'm here to talk to you about tornados. A tornado is a very violent windstorm, a monstrous, spinning, dark funnel hanging from a thundercloud. The funnel consists of whirling winds at the speed of 300 miles per hour or faster. It is however difficult to measure the peak speed of a tornado accurately because it is so powerful and quick. …

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