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USA: Understanding deadly tornadoes

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Scientists at the University of Alabama in Huntsville are analysing radar data from 27 April 2011, the day that saw of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in US history, then merging the information with detailed storm surveys and other data. They hope to learn more about how the storms formed, what made the storms so powerful and what might be done to make tornado warnings more effective.

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Hazards Tornado
Themes Early warning Risk identification and assessment
Country and region United States of America

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