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Giant Tornado Hits Oklahoma

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 – running time 02:35

The giant tornado that tore through Moore, Oklahoma is already being called one of the more destructive tornadoes in US history. Anthony looks at how massive twisters like this form and what more we can expect from this particular system.

The giant tornado that tore through Moore, Oklahoma is already being called one of the more destructive tornadoes in US history. Anthony looks at how massive twisters like this form and what more we can expect from this particular system.


Get Involved:

The American Red Cross:
redcross.org/charitable-donations

AmeriCares:
americares.org/?linkid=donationlogo/

Disaster Relief Oklahoma:
okdisasterhelp.com/2013/05/disaster-relief-how-to-help/

And More:
usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/20/18381508-how-to-help-oklahoma-tornado-victims?lite


Watch:
"5/20/13 Moore, OK Devastating Tornado"
youtube.com/watch?v=xTpceWd8UE4
BasehuntersChasing

"Storm 5-20-13"
youtube.com/watch?v=XMF22_MEMJU&feature=youtu.be
Charles Cook


Learn More:

"The Top 10 Most Destructive Tornadoes in US History"
wxedge.com/articles/20120323the_top_10_most_destructive_tornadoes_in_us_history/page/10
"The worst of the worst struck on March 5, 1925."

"Which Is Worse: Hurricanes or Tornadoes?"
abcnews.go.com/Technology/Weather/story?id=99457&page=1#.UZrYAitgYRE
"Hurricanes can pack a double punch as they roar through a region."

"Hurricanes: Science & Society"
hurricanescience.org/society/impacts/tornadoes/
"A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from the bottom of a cumuliform cloud, such as a thunderstorm, to the ground."

Photo Credit: BasehuntersChasing


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DNews informs & entertains a science-curious audience with new videos daily! Hosts Anthony Carboni, Laci Green and Trace Dominguez don't just tell you what you should know, they provide the context and opinion to give the audience a grounding in both the facts and what it means.
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