Storm Chaser by Christian

storm chas-er

\ˈstȯrm\ \ˈchā-sər\ noun

a person who follows storms

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As in: People that head toward 

a storm 

when they see

one.

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As in: While we're sure that

chasing a 

storm can definitely

be

a thrilling adventure.

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As in: Hurricanes and tornados can 

destroy anything

in it's path.

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As in: They often occur with 

very little 

warning.

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As in: The more storm chasers

understand the

storms, the more

they 

can predict them.

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As in: It can involve hours

and hours

of driving.

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As in: They place scientific equipment

that they 

hope will be 

picked 

up by the tornado.

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As in: If the storm picks

up the 

equipment, the scientists

can use the

data it records

to find out what happens

inside the dangerous storms.

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As in: Tornado vehicles (TIV2) weighs

about 8

tons and has

other special 

features that would make

it hard for a tornado 

to lift it off the ground.

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As in: Some storm chasers have

been injured

and even killed

in this

risky

line of work.

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As in: This is not a 

situation amateurs

should ever try!

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Why Do Some People Chase Storms? Wonder of the Day #779