The tornado videos that are shot live on footage shows you how beautiful but dangerous the phenomena it is.   A tornado also known as ‘twister' is a dangerous rotating wind column that comes in close touch with the ground, hitting the base from the skies, as it descends beautifully in a circular fashion, in the form of thunderstorms.  The strongest thunderstorms are the ones that travel with an astonishing speed of 250 miles per hour or even more that.  Though tornadoes wreak havoc in many parts of the world, the most commonly affected country is the United States,  mostly the areas which lie to the Eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, during the spring and summer months. On an average, there are more than 850 cases reported which includes 85 deaths and 1,600 injuries; some of which may go unreported by the media.

The ongoing South US storms are an example of how strong these winds can be. In fact as you read this on April 28' 2011, Alabama has borne the brunt of the strongest thunderstorms since 1974 in the US. So, this tornado is said to to be the deadliest in the last 35 years or so. So far in the storm that has begun on August 25, 300 people have lost their lives out of which 180 are from Alabama alone.  If you see the tornado videos and pictures, you will see how beautiful yet devastating natural phenomena this is.

At the same time, one should be aware of tornado warning signs and should know what exactly one should do to make sure that he or she and their family is protected. One of the best things to know is to go the basement or the lower ground, because the higher you grow, the more can be the extent of the damage.  So, take care and be on the alert; listen to the guidelines and stay safe. Just make sure after the tornado has passed, you help out people to the best of your ability. Make sure that you help infants, elderly and disabled individuals first  You can also take pictures and video of tornado effect in the house to show to the insurance company.

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V.S.ARUNRAJ shows tornado videos and how to stay sfe in thunderstorms