Unexplainable

The tornado problem

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May 3, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Mo's Near-Death Experience

  • Mo O'Dwany received a tornado warning at midnight on his mom's birthday.
  • Despite initial doubts, he sought shelter in the garage, narrowly escaping death.
INSIGHT

Tornado Prediction Challenges

  • Seven-minute warnings are typical for tornadoes, and 70-80% are false alarms.
  • This is because two identical-looking thunderstorms can behave differently, with only one producing a tornado.
ANECDOTE

Robin's Inspiration

  • Robin Tanamachi, fascinated by tornadoes since childhood, recalls a news helicopter capturing a tornado live.
  • This sparked her curiosity about their formation and power.
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