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Tornadoes
Described as a swirling tunnel of air by Professor Derek M. Elsom of Oxford Brooks University, tornadoes can be menacing. Their wind speeds can reach 450 km an hour and are formed by storm clouds.
Picture: Tornado, Credit: Getty Images
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