Tornadoes of 2025

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tornadoes-of-2025

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of first EF5 tornado since 2013?2025
2. What is the location of 2025 EF5 tornado?Near Enderlin, North Dakota, United States
3. What were the tornadoes of 2025 like?2025 had many very strong tornadoes that shook the ground. They were more powerful than usual and happened in many places around the world.
4. Where did the tornadoes happen in 2025?Tornadoes happened not only in the U.S. but also in China, South America, Europe, South Africa, Bengal, Canada, Australia, and many other countries.

Supercell Thunderstorm: A severe thunderstorm characterized by a deep, persistently rotating updraft (mesocyclone), often producing tornadoes.
Mesocyclone: A vortex of air within a supercell thunderstorm, typically 2-6 miles in diameter, that can spawn tornadoes.
Vertical Wind Shear: A change in wind speed and/or direction with height in the atmosphere, crucial for supercell development and tornado formation.
Atmospheric Instability: A condition where the atmosphere readily supports upward motion of air parcels, leading to the development of thunderstorms.