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A Tornado Survivor’s Account Puts Focus Back on the Physics and Violence of Extreme Storms
Key Takeaways
- Atmospheric scientist Perry Samson was dragged into a tornado during Kansas field research in 2008 and survived.
- The story centers on how quickly a supercell can become life-threatening.
- The source notes tornadoes produce the fastest wind speeds in the world and can cause monumental destruction.
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DT Editorial Team··via livescience.com