Tornado Probes and Challenges

On June 24, 2003, storm chaser Tim Samaras and his team venture into tornado alley to deploy scientific probes in the path of a tornado. As they approach a massive thundercloud, a funnel begins to form, but road challenges hinder their progress. Despite the risks, Tim successfully deploys several probes to collect data on wind speed and barometric pressure. The team faces a dangerous encounter as the tornado closes in, but they manage to escape unharmed as the twister veers away at the last moment.

What is Tim Samaras's primary objective in tornado alley?

• To photograph tornadoes

• To study cloud formations

• To warn local residents

• To deploy scientific probes

What challenge does Tim face when trying to get closer to the tornado?

• Equipment malfunction

• No roads leading in the right direction

• Lack of fuel

• Heavy rain

How many probes does Tim aim to deploy in the path of the tornado?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the estimated strength of the tornado Tim encounters?

• F1

• F2

• F3

• F4

What data do Tim's probes aim to collect?

• Wind speed and barometric pressure

• Cloud density and visibility

• Temperature and humidity

• Rainfall and lightning frequency

What happens to a nearby farmhouse during the tornado?

• It is moved to a new location

• It is completely shredded

• It is slightly damaged

• It remains untouched

What risk does Tim face while deploying the last probe?

• Equipment failure

• Losing communication with the team

• Getting caught in the tornado

• Running out of time

How fast can twisters accelerate?

• 70 miles an hour

• 80 miles an hour

• 50 miles an hour

• 60 miles an hour

What could happen if the tornado catches up with Tim's van?

• It will be spun around

• It will be pushed off the road

• It will be unaffected

• It will be lifted and crushed

How does the team finally escape the tornado?

• By taking a shortcut

• By driving faster

• The tornado changes direction

• The tornado dissipates