Temperature and moisture differences between the surface and the upper levels create what is called instability, a necessary ingredient for tornado formation. The change in wind speed and ...

When tornadoes rip through populated areas, their presence is unmistakable. They’re loud, dangerous and destructive, leaving ...

Magnetic vortices twisting down from Jupiter's ionosphere into its deep atmosphere cause giant, ultraviolet-absorbing polar ...

While Jupiter’s Great Red Spot has been a constant feature of the planet for centuries, a team of astronomers have discovered ...

The situation is improving. This November representatives from across Europe will meet about creating a Europe-wide tornado database. A similar database for Bangladesh tornadoes is in the works.