Understanding Tornadoes

Studying hurricanes

Tracking tornadoes

Predicting earthquakes

Monitoring floods

500 lb

645 lb

800 lb

700 lb

To predict the exact location of tornadoes

To measure atmospheric conditions inside tornadoes

To capture high-resolution images of tornadoes

To prevent tornadoes from forming

Warm, humid air from the north and cool, dry air from the south

Warm, humid air from the south and cool, dry air from the north

Cold, dry air from the east and warm, humid air from the west

Cold, dry air from the west and warm, humid air from the east

It is the area with the most floods

It is the area with the most earthquakes

It is the area with the most tornadoes

It is the area with the most hurricanes

Finding the right equipment

Predicting the exact path of tornadoes

Dealing with heavy rain

Avoiding lightning strikes

15,000 miles

10,000 miles

20,000 miles

25,000 miles

They are less destructive than thought

They move faster than expected

They have lower barometric pressure inside

They have higher temperatures inside

Wind speed data

Temperature changes

Humidity levels

Images from inside the tornado

Their predictable nature

Their destructive power

Their mysterious formation process

Their colorful appearance