The word "tornado" comes from the Latin tonare, meaning "to thunder." The Spanish developed the word into tornear, to turn or twist. These are good descriptions of tornadoes, which are formed by rotating or twisting air. This is why they are also called twisters or cyclones.   A tornado is a powerful column of winds … Read more

Earthquakes can effect our lives in many ways. They can cause fires that burn buildings to the ground, this effects you because you now have nowhere to live. They also can destroy towns. Family members can be trapped un the rubble inside the house. Now you will mourn for their loss.    Keiren harris    age 13   … Read more