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Do tornadoes really avoid cities?

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Are you safer from tornadoes if you live in a city? Would Dorothy have ended up in Oz if she lived in New York rather than Kansas? Let's separate fact from fiction.

Should You Get in Your Bathtub During a Tornado?

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Your bathtub is great for taking a soak, giving the kids a bath, or even washing the dog. But can it protect you during a tornado?

Can a Waterspout Turn Into a Tornado?

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Have you ever watched a waterspout move over the ocean or a lake from what you thought was a safe distance? Don't get too comfortable next time. Waterspouts and tornadoes are closely related.

10 Myths About Surviving a Tornado

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Separating fact from fiction when it comes to tornado safety could mean the difference between life and death.

Why the Inside of a Tornado Gets Super Cold, Leaves You Gasping for Air

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Researchers from Montreal's Concordia University have figured out why the air inside a tornado vortex is cooler and less dense than the surrounding air.

Do tornadoes disproportionately strike trailer parks?

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If you live in a mobile home park, are you more likely to be hit by a tornado? Media images certainly make it seem that way. Find out if there's any truth to this scary stereotype.

Are There Tornadoes in Europe?

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North America certainly has many claims to fame. It's got the Great Lakes, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls -- all pretty impressive stuff. But can it claim tornadoes as uniquely its own -- and if so, what's up with that?

Do tornadoes always move from west to east?

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Some things in this world you can just count on. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Certain types of birds will always fly south for the winter. But do tornadoes really only move from west to east -- and if so, why?

How the Tornado Intercept Vehicle Works

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Tornado chasers generally stay about a mile away from the tornado itself -- but not IMAX cinematographer Sean Casey. He has built a Tornado Intercept Vehicle and hopes to withstand a direct hit. Check it out.

How Storm Chasers Work

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If a tornado was heading your way, you'd probably head for the hills. But for some people, it's just the beginning of a chase.

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