|Picture Scramble # 8 ||6 May 2000 Tornadoes are one of nature's
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A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from a
thunderstorm to the ground. The most violent tornadoes are
capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of 250 mph or
more. Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50
miles long. This picture was taken on May 24, 1973, by the NSSL
chase personnel. The tornado is in its early stage of formation.
(Courtesy of NOAA) This image, and many others can be found on
the NOAA web site.