Tornado Alley¶
An interactive map exploring the region where warm and cold air masses collide to create America's most tornado-prone area.
About This MicroSim¶
Understand how geography creates tornado conditions:
- Warm Gulf Air - Moist air from the Gulf of Mexico
- Cold Canadian Air - Dry air from Canada
- Collision Zone - Where air masses meet and tornadoes form
Features¶
- Animate air mass movements
- Click states to learn about tornado activity
- Quiz mode to test your knowledge