Phenomena and Processes

Tornadoes

Rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes generally produce damage paths of 100 yards wide or less, with path lengths of a couple miles.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes generally produce damage paths of 100 yards wide or less, with path lengths of a couple miles.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Tornado
  • Tornados

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, history, mortality, prevention & control, statistics & numerical data.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with DISASTERS if pertinent; specify geographic location

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History Note

2009; use DISASTERS 1990-2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Disasters (1972-2008)

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Tree Numbers

  1. G16.500.750.775w.745w
  2. N06.230w.100w.230w.850w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tornadoes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055869. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055869
  2. Tornadoes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado
  3. Tornadoes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8081