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Tornadoes: a rising risk?

This report examines tornado risk and whether it is changing. The report highlights that historical tornado data can both unreliable and inconsistent which makes identifying long term trends, and possible links to tornado patterns and climate change almost impossible

26 Feb 2013

Tornadoes: a rising risk?

The US Experiences more tornadoes than any other country in the world. Every year an average of 1200 tornadoes kill up to 60 people, injure 1,500 and cause at least $400m in economic damage in the US. 2011 was a record year for US tornado losses.

26 Feb 2013

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