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    Weather Systems

    Tornado

    Tornado

    A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud and capable of producing winds exceeding 300 miles per hour. These atmospheric phenomena are among the most destructive weather events on Earth, with the majority occurring in the central United States within an area known as Tornado Alley.