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Tornadoes MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Tornadoes
Tree Number(s)
G16.500.750.775.745
N06.230.100.230.850
Unique ID
D055869
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055869
Annotation
coordinate with DISASTERS if pertinent; specify geographic location
Scope Note
Rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes generally produce damage paths of 100 yards wide or less, with path lengths of a couple miles.
Entry Term(s)
Tornado
Previous Indexing
Disasters (1972-2008)
Public MeSH Note
2009; see NATURAL DISASTERS 1990-2008
History Note
2009; use DISASTERS 1990-2008
Date Established
2009/01/01
Date of Entry
2008/07/08
Revision Date
2018/06/30
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