The Destructive Power of Tornadoes
Posted on: July 27th, 2009 Posted by Kathryn LangMost experts agree that tornadoes are the most violent storms on Earth. The destructive power that is contained in the storms has no concern with who it hits or how hard. It is often the randomness of the tornado’s power that can be most painful - when one house is completely leveled and the house next to it loses not even one shingle.
Nuclear Power Plants: The Dangers
Posted on: June 9th, 2009 Posted by Kathryn LangNuclear power is used to generate around 20% of the electricity in the United States. Around the world the percentage is slightly less at around 17%. One small pellet of the enriched uranium has the ability to produces as much electricity as one ton of coal.
