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The powerful EF4 tornado that struck Fairdale, IL, in April 2015. Tornadoes happen in the U.S. every spring, but La Niña springs tend to have more than average. Adobe Stock photo.
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The powerful EF4 tornado that struck Fairdale, IL, in April 2015. Tornadoes happen in the U.S. every spring, but La Niña springs tend to have more than average. Adobe Stock photo.