While most people flee from tornadoes and hurricanes, some drive straight toward them. This show follows those who pursue the planet's most violent weather, whether for scientific discovery or pure adrenaline. Inside their vehicles and minds, we discover what compels people to hunt the storms that terrify everyone else.
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While most people flee from tornadoes and hurricanes, some drive straight toward them. This show follows those who pursue the planet's most violent weather, whether for scientific discovery or pure adrenaline. Inside their vehicles and minds, we discover what compels people to hunt the storms that terrify everyone else.
The Birth of Storm Chasing: From Amateur Observers to Scientific Pioneers
Environment & Nature . Storm Chasers
11 minutes
1 year ago
The Birth of Storm Chasing: From Amateur Observers to Scientific Pioneers
The episode traces the evolution of storm chasing from its humble beginnings in the 1950s to its emergence as a scientific pursuit. We explore the groundbreaking work of David Hoadley, considered the first modern storm chaser, and the revolutionary NSSL (National Severe Storms Laboratory) Intercept Project that legitimized storm chasing as a scientific endeavor. The episode also delves into how early chasers developed their forecasting techniques without modern technology, and the critical role they played in advancing our understanding of severe weather phenomena.
Environment & Nature . Storm Chasers
While most people flee from tornadoes and hurricanes, some drive straight toward them. This show follows those who pursue the planet's most violent weather, whether for scientific discovery or pure adrenaline. Inside their vehicles and minds, we discover what compels people to hunt the storms that terrify everyone else.
