Hailstorms and Tornadoes Exploration

Severe storms researcher Tim Samaras documents lightning and tornadoes for National Geographic. During a field trip in Oklahoma, he and his team encounter a destructive hailstorm. They measure hailstones up to four inches, which can trigger severe storm warnings. The video highlights the dangers of large hailstones and the importance of understanding storm dynamics. Tim plans to continue his research on tornadoes and lightning.

What was Tim Samaras's primary objective during his fieldwork for National Geographic?

• To photograph wildlife

• To measure rainfall patterns

• To document lightning and tornadoes

• To study the effects of climate change

Where did Tim and his team encounter the destructive hailstorm?

• Near Little Rock, Arkansas

• Near Dallas, Texas

• Near Watonga and Kingfisher, Oklahoma

• Near Tulsa, Oklahoma

What is one of the main ingredients of a hailstorm?

• Low pressure

• High humidity

• Cold temperatures

• A strong updraft

What was the size of the largest hailstone collected by Tim's team?

• Two inches

• Three inches

• Five inches

• Four inches

What size of hail triggers a severe storm warning by the National Weather Service?

• Half an inch

• One inch

• Three inches

• Two inches

What are some of the damages caused by large hailstones?

• Flooding

• Crop damage and broken car windshields

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

What will Tim Samaras and his team continue to search for in the field?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes and lightning

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes