tornadoes
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Scientists Are Probing Tornadoes With Drones To Save Lives
Spring in the United States saw one of the worst tornado outbreaks in the country in recent years. More than 300 twisters touched down from Texas to North Dakota to Pennsylvania, scarring the landscape, causing widespread damage, and at least eight fatalities.
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Tokyo Is Testing A New System To Detect ‘Guerilla’ Rain And Tornadoes Up To 30 Minutes In Advance
Officials in Tokyo are testing a new technology that utilises weather radar and terrestrial digital radio waves to “quickly and precisely predict torrential rain and tornadoes” up to 20 to 30 minutes in advance, the Mainichi reported on Sunday.
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Tossing Toys Into A Fire Tornado Looks Epic In Slo-Mo
Strategically place a ring of fans around a roaring fire and you can turn a relaxing way to toast marshmallows into a terrifying tornado of flames. The effect is even more fascinating in super-slow motion, and when you toss a tiny plastic ATV into the flames, it ends up looking like a stunt from a…
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How To Build A Homemade Tornado Humidifier To Battle Dry Winter Air
For some, winter means warm sweaters, skiing, and tropical travels. For others it means dry air, cracked skin, and uncomfortable sinuses. But instead of digging out the humidifier as the temperatures drop, you can instead build yourself this perfectly safe living room tornado machine that works using water mist.