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Although the infamous Tornado Alley is located in the U.S., many twisters have touched down in Canada but not as often as their neighbours to the south.

A mid-afternoon tornado on March 18, 1925, left a killing swath in its wake.

While there are other items that are similar to tornados (like dust devils) there are four types of true tornados.

There are many beliefs about tornadoes and some of them are far from being the truth. In fact, some misconceptions can be dangerous.

There are many misconceptions about tornadoes and the emergency procedures you must take in your home Some are not true and can be dangerous.

What should children know when a tornado threatens and what safety measures should the school be taking? Plus a list of the top 10 worst school tornado-related disasters.

Use this tornado safety checklist to protect families and homes in the event of a tornado. Developing a disaster plan for tornado safety might just save a life.

The Midwest states of Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Illinois were ravaged by 47 tornadoes in less than 12 hours.

Declared the largest tornado outbreak in Canadian history, a total of 18 tornadoes touched down. This surpassed the number of tornadoes in the 2006 Ontario outbreak.

Utilize common tornado safety tips and remain aware of local weather conditions to stay safe during a weather emergency.

Can't tell a tornado watch from a tornado warning? Set the record straight on the differences and similarities of tornado watches and tornado warnings.

Part of a tornado swarm that hit Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Southern Ontario, a F4 tornado struck the city of Barrie located north of Toronto on May 31, 1985.

Xenia, Ohio was unexpectedly struck by a F5 tornado on April 3, 1974, which was the beginning of a 24-hour tornado outbreak that became the worst in US history.

In the list of the deadliest tornadoes in America, here are the top five twisters which are ranked according to the number of deaths.

Understanding climatology data from past tornadoes helps meteorologists at the SPC determine when to issue tornado watches and alerts, in order to save lives.

With better technology more tornadoes are detected and tracked enabling meteorologists to issue tornado watches and warnings to the most at-risk cities for costly damage.

With maximum wind speeds of 205 mph, a violent tornado swept Butler and Black Hawk Counties in Iowa, leaving a path of destruction for 43 miles on May 25, 2008.

This deadly storm that swept through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana left a 219 mile path of destruction.

Barely a season goes by when the news isn't studded with headlines of devastating weather patterns. From floods, to gales to drought, weather patterns are changing.

High winds and driving rain smashed homes and cars in the Midlands and the South of England. Traffic was disrupted in London due to heavy rain.

Nearly forty years of research in damage caused by tornadoes has resulted in a more accurate scale to measure wind intensity of these storms.

Known as the Super Outbreak, 148 tornadoes touched down in an area stretching from Ontario Canada in the north to Alabama in the south over a 2 day period.

Almost 50 years after the last mainline steam locomotive was built in Britain a brand-new express steam engine - the Tornado - is hauling regular services.

A tornado outbreak spoiled Christmas Day activities for residents of Tampa, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Leesburg and Lake City, Florida.

There are many events that echo within a memory, but the tornado outbreak that occurred within only three days is a continuing ring in the heads of many.

Named as Black Friday, a sunny and humid day in Edmonton, Alberta turned into a barrage of thunderstorms, hail and a destructive tornado.

Spring months can bring severe weather such as strong thunderstorms and damaging tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center monitors severe weather, issuing storm watches.

FEMA and NOAA recommend a specially built interior room to guard against the deadly forces of tornadoes.

When the winds pick up speed, and the tornado sirens echo, the storm chasers grab their equipment and hit the road. Here's what the role entails.

Supercell storms whips away a small pentacostal church in north central Florida in pre-dawn Friday. By Sunday morning, about 1,000 worship in rubble

Spring is a great time to camp but dangerous weather could be bad news while camping. Following certain tips will help keep campers safe.

Regina Saskatchewan Canada was hit by a deadly tornado that devastated the city's business district and wealthy residential area.

Noted as one of the warmest years on record, the year 2007 broke old records for snowfall, rainfall and maximum temperatures, leading into a moderate La Niña in 2008.

Learn how to properly analyze the severity of a storm and where to report your observations.

The Bernoulli effect contributes to the damage caused by violent storms such as hurricanes and tornados by reducing the pressure above a roof and lifting the roof.

Do fuel saving devices really work? Are they worth the added expense?

Give advance thought to how you will take care of your pets as well as your family if storms affect your ability to provide water, food or housing.

"Middle Cyclone," the new album from Neko Case, is astounding in its power and impact, made more effective by Neko's iconic voice.

The Volcanic Explosivity Index, the Richter Scale, the Saffir-Simpson Scale and the Fujita Tornado Scale are used to warn communities of natural hazards.

The National Weather Service explores why people ignore warnings of approaching severe weather. Answers are vital to those that utilize NWS forecasts including mariners.

Defined as a tornado happening over water, waterspouts cause destruction with strong winds, swirling sea spray into a funnel-shaped vortex lifting debris into the air.

On a recent six-night dry camping trip, a couple found themselves in the middle of 40 mph winds, rain and hail storms and freezing nights. They stayed despite all.

Continuing list of warnings, watches, advisories and statements provided by the National Weather Service for severe weather such as thunderstorms, flooding, snow, storms.

Planning ahead and knowing what do do when an emergency occurs just may save your four-legged family members, so don't wait until it's too late.

There are several theories which attempt to explain unusual items falling from the sky. Here are a few for your consideration.

Straight-line winds can cause damage to trees and property with wind gusts as forceful as a tornado. These winds give almost no warning and are unpredictable.

Bring together some imagination and a few materials you have around the house, and you can easily make creative Halloween costumes just in time for trick-or-treating.

Google Earth provides students with the opportunity to study natural disasters anywhere in world and they develop their own scientific investigations of these disasters.

From August 20-30, 2009 Lansdowne Park will be filled with new and exciting rides such as the Monkey Maze, Haunted Mansion, Fireball, Tornado and Venetian Swing Carousel!

Dani Pedrosa took victory in front of his home fans at the final round of MotoGP, The Spaniard led every lap after Casey Stoner crashed out before the race even started.