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How to track a tornado - Karen Kosiba

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Atmospheric scientist Karen Kosiba studies how tornadoes form and do damage. Getting measurements near the surface of these twisters is difficult, though, and driving into them is a practice mostly reserved for the big screen. In this TEDYouth Talk, Kosiba describes how she and her team use observations and modeling to track these super storms, while sharing some incredible footage from the field.

Compare and contrast how hurricane and tornadoes get their intensity ratings. What are the deficiencies in tornado intensity ratings? What are some possible solutions?

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