Satellite Video Close-Up of Deadly Joplin, Missouri Tornado
NASA NOAA video captured May 22, 2011
This animation of GOES-13 satellite visible imagery from May 22 shows the progression of the line of thunderstorms that generated the monster tornado that devastated Joplin, Missouri (located in the center of the video). Viewers can see the line of thunderstorms that generated the tornado as the animation continues.
To read more go to: www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/joplin_tornado.html
Credit: NASA/NOAA GOES Project/Dennis Chesters
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Satellite Video Close-Up of Deadly Joplin, Missouri Tornado
NASA NOAA video captured May 22, 2011
This animation of GOES-13 satellite visible imagery from May 22 shows the progression of the line of thunderstorms that generated the monster tornado that devastated Joplin, Missouri (located in the center of the video). Viewers can see the line of thunderstorms that generated the tornado as the animation continues.
To read more go to: www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/joplin_tornado.html
Credit: NASA/NOAA GOES Project/Dennis Chesters
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission.
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