A tornado is a violently rotating column of air which is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cloud. Tornadoes come in many sizes but are typically in the form of a funnel, whose narrow end touches the earth and is often encircled by a cloud of debris.
Just the other day a woman called Lori Mehmen saw one up close and personal. Lori opened her door to this sight:
I presume it wasn’t long after taking the snap that she was back inside cowering in the bathtub. I know I would have been! Read more here.
Tags: Meteorology, Science
