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USA: Tech & tweets saving lives as tornadoes wreak havoc

Source(s): Mashable, Inc.
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During the recent spate of tornadoes, meteorologists broadcasted to thousands of online viewers, using sophisticated radar technology to spot funnel clouds, writes Charlie White, highlighting that the use of social media also helped to spread the word and potentially save lives.

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Hazards Tornado
Themes Early warning Data and information management Advocacy and media
Country and region United States of America
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