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The atmosphere throwing a tantrum so violent it briefly becomes architecture's worst critic.
means Violently rotating columns of air touching both cloud and ground, packing the fastest winds on Earth.
from From Spanish tronada (thunderstorm), shuffled with tornar (to turn) — sailors mangled the word until the spelling itself spun.
Wind speedCan exceed 300 mph at peak fury.
Tornado AlleyUS central plains breed more than anywhere.
LifespanMost vanish within minutes, leaving miles of ruin.
Spin directionUsually counterclockwise north of the equator.