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Offline Libertas

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Tornado in Springfield MA!
« on: June 01, 2011, 08:48:01 PM »
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/06/01/tornadoes-touch-down-in-springfield-westfield/

Wow, the video showing going along the river is impressive, hitting a clear medium like water you can really see how strong the wind currents are!
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Re: Tornado in Springfield MA!
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 12:52:07 AM »
That is indeed a remarkable video.  It's a small tornado, but seen from extremely close range.

I can't link it directly, but scroll down to "Tornado Moves Through Springfield".  It's worth watching full screen, even though it's not high resolution.
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Re: Tornado in Springfield MA!
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2011, 07:24:37 AM »
They only average one every 4 years I think I heard so it makes sense they are not of the monster variety, but last I heard 4 people killed and lots of roofs tore up and all, so they still pack a punch even at the lower end of the scale.  It's pretty impressive how the air rushes in and just grabs whatever is there and starts shredding it.
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