I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011

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What state is Joplin located in?

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Missouri

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Who did Dexter take care of after the tornado?

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Dr. Gage

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What jobs did Dexter's parents have?

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Teachers

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Where was Dexter's older brother during the tornado?

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Somewhere on a secret SEAL mission

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Why was the Joplin tornado especially dangerous?

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It was rain-wrapped.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.

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What does 'rain-wrapped tornado' mean?

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A tornado that is obscured by heavy rain, making it difficult to see.

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What is the Fujita scale?

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A scale that rates the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

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What are some common safety measures during a tornado?

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Seek shelter in a basement or interior room, stay away from windows, and cover your head.

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What is the role of meteorologists during tornado warnings?

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They monitor weather conditions and provide warnings to keep people safe.