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About The Day 62 Tornadoes Devastated America

On April 27, 2011, the sky over Alabama turned a deadly shade of black. This documentary takes you inside the "Super Outbreak," where 62 tornadoes touched down in a single day, claiming 252 lives. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

The Day 62 Tornadoes Devastated America is presented by Wonder. Its listed runtime is 46 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
The Day 62 Tornadoes Devastated America
Category
Society
Runtime
46 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Wonder

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