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Tornadoes in the United States (2020)

With an average of over 1,000 tornadoes recorded each year, the United States has more tornadoes than any other country.
Tornado Leaves a Mark on Rural Texas
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Tornado Leaves a Mark on Rural Texas

Powerful thunderstorms moving through eastern Texas and western Louisiana spawned several tornadoes, including some that caused major damage.

Published Apr 27, 2020

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Tornado Sweeps Through Mississippi
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Tornado Sweeps Through Mississippi

One of the more intense tornados to raze the ground in April 2020 left a scar visible from space.

Published Apr 15, 2020

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