The Devastation of Moore

 

 

 

 

 

PATH OF THE TORNADO

                                        The tornado touched down and travelled about 20 miles

in 40 minutes

 

 

 Seven children died in the collapse of Plaza Towers Elementary School

 

 

Briarwood Elementary School (bottom of picture) was in the tornado's path when it struck on Monday afternoon.

 

 Whole neighbourhoods were devastated, including these homes to the west of Santa Fe Avenue

 

 

Moore Medical Center was also badly damaged by the winds, which reached 200mph (320km/h).

 

 The powerful storm destroyed homes in its direct path but left nearby properties unscathed.

Records from the past 30 years show that tornado activity peaks in the months of May and June.