When most people think of tornadoes , they picture fierce spinning funnels tearing through landscapes, uprooting trees, and flinging debris like missiles. But the real reason why tornadoes are so dangerous often goes far beyond their destructive power. What truly intensifies their threat is the human element —how we build, prepare, react, and respond. By viewing these violent storms through a different lens— how vulnerability increases risk —we begin to understand the true danger of tornadoes . 🏠 Weak Infrastructure: Tornadoes Prey on Poor Construction Many communities, especially in tornado-prone regions, are built without the reinforcements needed to withstand severe weather. Tornado damage becomes catastrophic when homes lack basements, roofs aren’t securely fastened, and mobile homes dominate residential areas. These construction weaknesses magnify the tornado’s threat. Even an EF-1 tornado—considered on the lower end of the Enhanced Fujita scale—can obliterate poorly built ...