Twister Outbreak

National Geographic Channel Naked Science: Season 6: Episode 13

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Twister Outbreak

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National Geographic Channel | National Geographic | Air Date: June 11, 2009
Summary: Super Tuesday (2/5/2008) saw an unprecedented outbreak of 87 tornadoes in five states. What was most shocking was where many of them happened: in Kentucky, outside of the traditional "tornado alley". Storms have been growing stronger in recent years, clocking wind speeds of 300 mph. Scientists examine factors involved in theSuper Tuesday (2/5/2008) saw an unprecedented outbreak of 87 tornadoes in five states. What was most shocking was where many of them happened: in Kentucky, outside of the traditional "tornado alley". Storms have been growing stronger in recent years, clocking wind speeds of 300 mph. Scientists examine factors involved in the changes,including global warming and the northward movement of the jet stream. Expand
Genre(s): Documentary, Science

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