tornado
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Twisters’ Director Explains the Movie’s Intersection of Sci-Fi, Actual Science, and VFX
Director Lee Isaac Chung’s choice of Twisters as the follow-up to his Oscar-nominated Minari was surprising at first—but he’s since spoken about why he pivoted from family drama to tornado-fueled action. He himself grew up in the storm-plagued midwest, and he was excited by the film’s approach to science and the opportunity to expand upon…
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New ‘Megaflash Lightning’ Records Are the Definition of Extreme
The World Meteorological Organisation is recognising two new world records having to do with lightning, one for the longest duration and the other for the longest single flash.
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Give Me Control of the Weather Weapons, You Cowards
It has come to Earther’s attention that the U.S. apparently has weather weapons. Noted chumbox enthusiast Alex Jones spent a recent episode of his eponymous show shedding light on the U.S.’s long history of developing and using them.
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Arkansas Tornado Doubles In Size In Seconds, Tears Through City
A tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Arkansas on Sunday, triggering a citywide curfew after powerful winds overturned cars and demolished buildings, according to local NBC affiliate KAIT.