Tornadoes on the Sun . ... Credit Copyright: D. Pike ( RAL ) H. Mason ( Cambridge U. ), CDS , EIT , SOHO , NASA , ESA Explanation: Giant spinning clouds of gas, similar to Earth's tornadoes , have been found on the Sun. ... Earthlings have more to fear from Earth's own weather phenomena, though, because the high speed particles that result from solar tornadoes are easily stopped by the Earth's thick atmosphere . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...