Nature Unleashed | Inside Natural Disasters
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Nature Unleashed | Inside Natural Disasters subheader
Exhibition Highlights
Introduction
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Natural Disasters & You
Researchers
Photo Gallery
Educational Resources
Planning Your Visit
Events and Programs
E-Cards



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Tornadoes

While a tornado may last for only a short while, it can wreak unimaginable damage during its brief lifetime. And the frequency of tornadoes makes up for their brevity—the United States experiences more than 600 tornadoes on average a year!

Select from the images below to find out more about how tornadoes work, why they’re so prevalent in the United States, and how we’re learning more about them.



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Exhibition Highlights | Introduction | Earthquakes | Volcanoes | Hurricanes | Tornadoes | Natural Disasters & You | Researchers | Photo Gallery | Educational Resources | Planning Your Visit | Events and Programs | E-Cards

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