Tag Archives: Tornado

U.S. storms kills 21, tornado roars through Mississippi city

It’s that time of the year again… For the next four to six months we’ll be hearing reports of tornadoes ripping through entire cities in the south and southwest. In the photo, the house is gone; but they still have … Continue reading

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Whole neighborhoods razed by Oklahoma tornado that killed 24

I find it inconceivable that these schools didn’t have bunkers. How much can it cost to build a bunker? Dig a large hole, erect concrete walls, a concrete roof, basic ventilation, a few steps and a steel door; period. Politicians … Continue reading

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Massive tornado rips through Moore, Oklahoma; 51 killed, more feared dead

This is a horrific incident. Let’s hope that somehow people (aside from those who have already lost their lives) have managed to survive… TGO Refer to story below. Source: The Lookout By Dylan Stableford, Yahoo! News | The Lookout  A … Continue reading

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Tornado Tragedy: Child Ripped From Mother’s Arms, Baby Found in Field

These are truly tragic events; lives completely destroyed in a matter of seconds… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Good Morning America By ALYSSA NEWCOMB | Good Morning America – Sat, Mar 3, 2012 A mother’s strength was no match for a … Continue reading

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Twister slams same area hit by killer storm in ’11

No natural disaster is more arbitrary in nature than a tornado. With things such as a tsunami, earthquakes and volcanoes, one knows that living on the coast, on a fault line or near a dormant volcano there is a likelihood … Continue reading

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Storms wreck Indiana towns, kill 27 in 3 states

Wow, total devastation! In mere seconds a tornado can destroy an entire lifetime of hard work and sacrifice. Yet some people aren’t that “lucky,” they lose their lives! TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press By BRUCE SCHREINER … Continue reading

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More violent weather ahead for damaged communities

Hopefully FEMA will be there to help these tornado victims cope with their loss and back to some semblance of a normal life as soon as possible. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By JIM SUHR | Associated … Continue reading

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Joplin tornado death toll rises to 132

This has been one of the most catastrophic events in recent history here in the United States. Hopefully the federal government will step up in a BIG way to help the people affected by this monster tornado. And by this … Continue reading

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Pope praying for US tornado victims

Here we go again, more prayers from the Pope. These people (Catholics) “resolve” everything with prayers; this is all they do – pray. Instead of praying, they should perform, execute, get something done; not just talk to the wind. As … Continue reading

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Tornado victims turn to faith in recovery

The following are quotes taken from the article: “The house fell on top of us. It was gone, and she was gone. But I am blessed, because I know where she is, in heaven.” “This is the best thing that … Continue reading

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Tornadoes tear across South, killing over 306

What devastating damage! These tornadoes are monsters, and what’s worse, they are unpredictable and can be over you within minutes with little warning. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Verna Gates  TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (Reuters) – Tornadoes and violent … Continue reading

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25 dead after tornado, storm in southwestern China

China is so densely populated that any kind of natural phenomena such as an earthquake, typhoon, tornado, etc. will result in the loss of many lives. The mediocre to poor construction of housing is also responsible no doubt, especially in … Continue reading

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12 Twisted Tornado Facts

Interesting article on tornadoes. TGO Refer to information below. Source: LiveScience LiveScience Staff LiveScience.com livescience Staff livescience.com Sun Apr 25, 3:25 pm ET Despite improved warnings and forecasts over the past few decades, tornadoes still cause many deaths each year. To learn a little … Continue reading

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Apparent tornado topples crane in Bahamas; 3 dead

The ironies of life… People wake up, go to work, and don’t make it home alive; and the cause is a rare tornado no less. I suppose when it’s one’s turn to go, one goes – no matter what!TGO Refer … Continue reading

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