Science 101: What Causes Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes? | NSTA

Science 101: What Causes Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes?

Science and Children—October 2016

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the mechanisms that create thunderstorms and tornadoes, which are almost identical.

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