Compact News: Scientists on a Mission: Detailed Study of U.S. Southeast Tornadoes

Monday, July 11, 2011

Scientists on a Mission: Detailed Study of U.S. Southeast Tornadoes

Scientists on a Mission: Detailed Study of U.S. Southeast Tornadoes
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:58:00 -0500

Image of a strong tornado near Arab, Ala.

It was one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history.

Now scientists are organizing a research program to better understand the tornadoes that blew through Alabama and other southeastern states on April 27, 2011.

Scientists at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) are analyzing radar data from that day, then merging the information with detailed storm surveys and other data. They hope to learn more about how the storms formed, what made the storms so ...

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