Violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the earth's surface and a cumulonimbus cloud in the air

Natural disasters: lightning, earthquake, and a tornado destroying buildings. Engraving.

Objections to Mr. Redfield's theory of storms : with some strictures upon his reasoning / by Robert Hare.

Notices of Tornadoes, &c.

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Tornadoes

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Natural disasters: lightning, earthquake, and a tornado destroying buildings. Engraving.

Objections to Mr. Redfield's theory of storms : with some strictures upon his reasoning / by Robert Hare.

Notices of Tornadoes, &c.