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Unpacking the Science of a 200+ Tornado Strike in a Single Day | Code Red April 27th, 2017 was the most active day on record for Tornado activity. Two hundred and sixteen Tornados touched down on land. By talking to storm chasers and tornado scientists, we learn why the Super Outbreak occurred. By examining other tornadoes, we unpack the science behind these extreme weather events. - Super outbreak - 2011 - Tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2012 (Ohio) - Moore Tornadoes 2013 - El Reno Tornado 2013 Code Red | S1E07 | Tornadoes Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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Unpacking the Science of a 200+ Tornado Strike in a Single Day | Code Red
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Society
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50 minutes
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English

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