South Africa Tornado Caught on Video

[Oct 5, 2011] – A tornado that swept through South Africa a few days ago was captured on video as it ripped through the town of Duduza in Johannesburg.

The tornado hit on Sunday October 2 and was rated an F-2 on the Fujita Scale, according to a statement from the South African Weather Service.

It blew off roofs of homes in the neighborhoods, killing two people and leaving hundreds homeless, according to the damage survey.

Tornadoes are rare in Africa, with about 80% of the world’s tornadoes being recorded in the United States. Other tornado hot spots around the world include Brazil, Uruguay,  Argentina and Australia.  - OurAmazingPlanet

South Africa Tornado Caught on Video 

[Oct 5, 2011] – A tornado that swept through South Africa a few days ago was captured on video as it ripped through the town of Duduza in Johannesburg.

The tornado hit on Sunday October 2 and was rated an F-2 on the Fujita Scale, according to a statement from the South African Weather Service. It  blew off roofs of homes in the neighbourhoods, killing two people and leaving hundreds homeless, according to the damage survey.

Tornadoes are rare in Africa, with about 80% of the world’s tornadoes being recorded in the United States. Other tornado hot spots around the world include Brazil, Uruguay,  Argentina and Australia.  – OurAmazingPlanet

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