Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe Listener Questions #26
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Jan 1, 2026 Daniel and Kelly tackle intriguing listener questions about tornadoes, discussing their formation and why they favor flat plains. The hosts dive into municipal water treatment methods, including filtration and disinfection techniques. They also explore backcountry water purification strategies that are CDC-approved. In a fascinating shift, they examine the potential sizes of moons, calculating limits and imagining dramatic scenarios like Mars as a moon. The episode wraps up with comparisons of giant planets as seen from their moons.
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Hotel Tornado Panic
- Kelly described panicking during a tornado warning in Tuscaloosa while her partner calmly showered.
- She sat in a tub of filled water and worried more about surviving Zach than the tornado itself.
Tornadoes Need Multiple Ingredients
- Tornado formation remains complex and not fully settled among scientists.
- Supercells, warm moist surface air, and wind shear are key ingredients but their combination is hard to predict.
Toilet-To-Tap Visit
- Daniel visited Orange County's advanced sewage-to-potable facility and drank treated water.
- He found it crystal clear and learned much of municipal water can be reclaimed from wastewater.
