Tornado Quiz
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 04:40PM 
1. What country has the highest incidence of tornadoes worldwide?
The United States. 600 to 700 tornadoes are reported each year. Most occur in the region known as Tornado Alley that extends through the central Plains states.
2. What is the only city to appear twice on the list of the top 25 deadliest tornadoes in the United States?
Only Gainesville, Georgia appears on the list of the Top 25 Deadliest Tornadoes twice, once for the storm that struck on April 6, 1936, and once for the storm that struck on June 1, 1903.
3. What was the deadliest tornado in history?
The devastating Tri-State tornado in March 18, 1925. It formed in Missouri and cut through Illinois and Indiana, killing a record 689 people, injuring thousands more and causing $17 million in damage.
4. At what speed do most tornadoes move?
35 miles per hour.
5. What gauge do scientists use to estimate the wind speed of a tornado?
The Fujita scale.
6. Where is the safest place to go in a building when a tornado is approaching?
The best place to be during a tornado is in a shelter specifically designed to protect people from a tornado. The second best place is in a basement, away from the south and west side (this is where most storms come from). It is also recommended that you stay under a heavy table to protect yourself from falling objects. A small windowless room or inside closet is a good choice if their is no storm shelter or basement.
7. What is the best thing to do if you see a tornado while driving?
When no other form of protection is a available, tornado experts recommend lying down in a ditch to protect yourself.
Reader Comments (1)
Very interesting! I wondered what the F was for in tornado categories, F-2, F-3, etc. I did not expect Georgia to be part of the answer for question 2.