Storm Chasers : How Tornadoes Work : HowStuffWorks : Discovery Channel Learn more about tornadoes from HowStuffWorks.com HOME VIDEO EPISODES GAMES and MORE TEAMS FORUMS STORE   Storm Chasers : How Tornadoes Work : HowStuffWorks : Discovery Channel Learn more about tornadoes from HowStuffWorks.com What Causes a Tornado? Learn about five of the major factors in tornado formation and find out about supercells -- some of the most powerful thunderstorms in nature. Tornado-Proof Vehicles Studying tornadoes with a Geo Metro is not advised. High-tech, super-duty vehicles like the SRV Dominator are key to storm chasing success. Tornado Safety Tips Learn important tornado protection tips and find out how homeowners' insurance works. And don't forget to batten down the hatches. Twisted Minds Why do people chase storms? Some say it's for the adrenaline. Some say it's for the science. Some, well, we just don't know why they do it.   Learn More about Tornados Explore the Science of Tornadoes » From wind shear and updraft to gravity waves and raindrop size, predicting and analyzing tornadoes is a complex endeavor.   Learn What it Takes to Chase Storms » You'll need extra-sturdy vehicles, high-tech weather equipment and an extra dose of adrenaline.   Get Your Tornado Survival Kit Ready » Find out everything you'll need to help you ride out a tornado. Just hope you don't get swept away!   MORE »   Tornado Interactives Interactive Torando Handbook Explore twister science while you make your own tornado!   Tornado Chase Game » | ,   Get Swept Away Top Ten Most Amazing Tornado "Passengers" New Vehicles and Teams for 2009 Take a Video Tour of the Vehicles Meet the Storm Chasers Share Your Tornado Stories More Storm Chasers   Inside Tornadoes In the Eye of a Tornado Where is Tornado Alley? Are Tornado Patterns Changing? The Calm Before the Storm Is Your Dog a Meteorologist? More from HowStuffWorks.com

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