Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Tornado on Planet Earth
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 22, 2003 is “A Tornado on Planet Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NOAA Photo Library , NOAA Central Library , OAR / ERL / NSSL. The original explanation runs about 140 words.
From the explanation
“Large storms on Earth can spawn unusual, small, violent clouds known as tornadoes. Tornado clouds swirl as fast as hundreds of kilometers per hour and, when they touch down, can destroy nearly everything in their long, narrow path .”
— APOD editors, July 22, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 22, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NOAA Photo Library , NOAA Central Library , OAR / ERL / NSSL
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 140 words