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Science Coronavirus Coverage U. Travel A road trip in Burgundy reveals far more than fine wine. Travel My Hometown In L. The installment featured Matt in a leading role, taking the helm on a major tornado chase. The entire episode was dedicated to the researcher, who was extremely passionate about his line of work and a big fan favorite on the program. Sadly, other cast members on the show also passed away, in addition to Paul, Tim, Carl, and Matt.
Andy Gabrielson had died in a traffic accident in , and Herb Stein lost his battle with cancer in Joel Taylor, while vacationing on a cruise ship in Puerto Rico in , died from a drug overdose.
Discovery had canceled the program after its 5th season on Jan. RIP my best friend and storm chasing partner, Joel Taylor. I am shocked and absolutely devastated by the loss of my incredible, caring friend.
We chased so many intense storms, and I wish we could have just one more storm chase. I'll miss you forever, Joel. WOW, how cool that one of our Wonder Friends has met a storm chaser in person! Thanks for sharing that with us! We are glad that all our Wonder Friends in Mrs. Witkowski's 4th grade class are thinking about the different elements and information used to study a storm! We're having so much fun that we can barely wait until tomorrow!
Enjoy the rest of your terrific Tuesday! Great question from Mrs. Dorough's class today! Storm chasers use different equipment, depending on their objective. But some storm chasers will just have a cell phone, video camera, laptop computer and a radio with them! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed today's Wonder! Corson's 4th grade class!! It's cool to learn something new about storms and the equipment used to study those storms! It takes a lot of knowledge and practice to be a storm chaser!
Have a terrific Tuesday-- we'll see you soon! Well thank you so much, Aaron! We love meeting great Wonder Friends like you! Great questions, Aaron! We've got a Wonder that's right up your alley literally! You can Wonder with us as we learn all about funnel clouds and how they create tornadoes! Wonder Where is Tornado Alley? It certainly is risky to be a storm chaser, but some people really love to study the weather up close and personal, Directoner!
Thanks for sharing your comment with us! Have a terrific Tuesday! We learned that storm chasers can be an adventurous bunch, Aniyah, but safety is definitely important! We hope that you learned something new from today's Wonder WOW, that's pretty cool, Bryleigh!
We bet the Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2 was quite a sight to see! It's cool to know that such a compact vehicle can help storm chasers get around with ease!
Tillman's 4th grade class are here today! We can't wait for Thanksgiving We think that's great, Travis! It's important to keep safety in mind, too! Those storm chasers are adventurous and very smart-- they always look for warning signs during a storm!
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What do storm chasers do if they catch a storm? Is it safe to chase storms? Wonder What's Next? Try It Out Are you ready to put yourself in the path of a storm? Be sure to check out the following activities with a friend or family member: Do us a favor and don't get any bright ideas about chasing storms on your own!
Storm chasing is a dangerous hobby that only professionals should engage in. If you see a storm coming, do you know what to do? The safest place to be in a storm is inside. If at all possible, head indoors and find a safe place away from windows, such as a basement or cellar, to wait out the storm. If you do not have a basement, hunker down in the most interior room of your home.
Talk with a friend or family member about the safest place in your house to go in case of a storm. Unfortunately, it's not always possible to get inside during a storm. If you happen to be outside, make sure you get out of the water if you're in a lake, river, ocean, or swimming pool. Water conducts electricity, which can be very dangerous during a lightning storm!
If you're stuck outside and can't find shelter of any kind, stay away from tall objects. Large trees, telephone poles, and metal towers can attract lightning. It's no fun getting stuck outside in a storm, so one thing you can do to make an outdoor adventure safer is to check the weather forecast in advance.
If bad weather is a possibility, make sure you make plans for what to do in case of a storm. Do you remember that time you got sucked up by a tornado? Use your imagination to come up with a wild tale of what you experienced during your adventure. How fast were the winds spinning? Where did the tornado take you? Were you injured at all? Have fun making up a story about what could happen if you encountered a magical tornado! Did you get it? Test your knowledge.
Wonder Words thrilling adventure hunker warning predict forecaster accurate evacuate circumstances equipment retreat professional amateur data expert Take the Wonder Word Challenge. Join the Discussion. Feb 12, Goat gruff Nov 21, Nov 23, Jesse Dec 2, Dec 2, Hi Jesse! Apr 30, In MHA someone has a quirk that makes them form tornadoes.
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Apr 11, We're glad you're having fun exploring this Wonder, R! The windows were breaking. Everything just turns white.
You just see flying wreckage. The sky is blue For many chasers, the movie was a milestone, prompting a lot of people to get into the field themselves. There are a lot of things the movie got right. There was one exception. The damage associated with these storms. The movie underplayed the destruction and death. The life of any storm chaser is supposed to be thrilling, and it is—for a few minutes or hours at a time. He might be in a hurricane for hours; a tornado might touch down for just a few minutes.
Johnson also says he spends much of his time traveling. All three died. According to Montana-based storm chaser and National Weather Service meteorologist Cory Mottice , experienced chasers know to fear traffic more than the weather. But as the storm is getting closer, people are worrying and start panicking. Johnson agrees, adding that injury from storms can often take a back seat to traffic accidents. The quickest way is a straight line. You can see where it is and you can avoid it.
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