This page features examples of tornado look-alikes and illusions which are not tornadoes. Each photo is accompanied by a title that discloses what the feature really is and a brief description written by storm chasers or...

This interactive Java applet from the University of Wisconsin-Madison demonstrates the effect of changing tornado variables. By adjusting funnel width and core pressure difference, the user can produce tornadoes of...

Teachers and parents may want to check out this activity guide by Scholastic about tornadoes, which helps students "get a comprehensive look at one of the scariest weather conditions." The activity, which is...