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TORNADO MYTHS  
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Tags: Tornado Myths, Damaging Wind, Wind

Tornado Myths

	MYTH: Areas near rivers, lakes, and mountains are safe from tornadoes.
	FACT: No place is safe from tornadoes. In the late 1980’s, a tornado swept through Yellowstone National Park leaving a path of destruction up and down a 10,000-ft. mountain.
	MYTH: The low pressure with a tornado causes buildings to "explode" as the tornado passes overhead.
	FACT: Violent winds and debris slamming into buildings cause most structural damage.
	MYTH: Windows should be opened before a tornado approaches to equalize pressure and minimize damage.
	FACT: Opening windows allows damaging wind to enter the structure. Leave the windows alone; instead, immediately go to a safe place.

Lister: DVE
Source: Louisinana Government

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Comments: Lister DVE.,, I think Dorothy did all these things but she still went to Oz... you know you kinda look like that lion? Comment by: rick glad I don't live in Kansas or Oklahoma... Comment by: Pratt