AMES, Iowa (KCRG) - From Greenfield to Minden this year, Iowa towns experienced tornadoes tearing through their streets. Iowa State University meteorologists and engineers are researching tornadoes, ...

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Tornado Simulator kicked up a thick and slowly spinning funnel cloud over a model of a small town, overwhelming the miniature streets, buildings and homes.

Tornadoes have caused severe disasters around the world, and have been one of the most violent and damaging natural hazards to human life and property. Experimental simulation of tornado-like vortices ...