This book discusses the science behind tornadoes and their effects. The chapters describe deadly tornadoes, examine the weather conditions that cause tornadoes,

The most dangerous and least understood atmospheric phenomenon, tornadoes are the subject of a upcoming Steven Spielberg thriller entitled Twister. Complete wit

Discusses tornadoes, how they form, and the damage they can do.

Introduces the work of daredevil tornado researchers, popularly known as "storm chasers," who leave their laboratories to follow storms that form tornadoes.

Science tells us grand things about the universe: how fast light travels, and why stones fall to earth. But scientific endeavour goes far beyond these obvious f