Tornadoes
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Enormous Tornado-Blocking Walls: Could Wild Idea Really Work?
By Megan Gannon published
Never mind the huge cost, ecological consequences and engineering difficulties involved in a newly proposed scheme to make tornado-blocking walls, weather experts say the idea is too crazy to work.

Schools Need Better Tornado Protection, Scientists Say
By Stephanie Pappas published
School hallways provided scant protection during the 2013 EF5 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. Now, state and school officials are trying to make schools safer places to be during extreme weather.

A New Spin on Mapping U.S. Tornado Touchdowns
By Andrea Thompson published
Where are U.S. tornadoes most common? New maps of twisters by latitude and longitude show clearly.

Moore Rebuilds to Be More Resilient and Tornado Ready
By Jenna Abate published
The May 20, 2013, tornado has the people of Moore working to restore what was demolished, and this time the city is rebuilding stronger.

Journeying Man, Dog Strive to Bring Hope to Tornado Victims
By Kristen Rodman published
Often after severe weather strikes, people are left to pick up the pieces, but one man and his dog are on a mission to provide comfort to tornado victims.

Deadly Tornado's Track Seen from Space (Photo)
By Stephanie Pappas published
An EF4 tornado that killed 16 people in Arkansas on April 27 left a scar across the landscape more than 40 miles long. This track is visible in a new satellite image.

Destructive U.S. Tornadoes of April 2014: Gallery
By Live Science Staff published
Tornadoes ripped through the southern and midwestern United States on April 27, 2014, leaving behind scenes of devastation.

Slowest Start to Tornado Season in a Century
By Becky Oskin published
A cold spring in the Midwest and Southwest brought a quiet start to tornado season this year, with the fewest twisters since 1915.
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