In May 2011, a flurry of tornadoes--an estimated 180--broke out all over the central and southern United States, resulting in 177 deaths and making that year the seventh-deadliest for tornado fatalities. #34. Missouri River and North Central Flooding Jamie Squire // Getty Images #34. Missou...
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10: Tri-State Tornado The U.S. central plains region -- nicknamed Tornado Alley -- suffers the highest frequency of tornadoes in the world [source: Tarbuck]. Many of these twisters leave death, injury and destruction in their wake, but one stands in a class by itself. Sweeping out fro...
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We know it's not safe. We know we shouldn't do it. But whenever there is a Tornado Warning in South Dakota we throw open the garage door and watch the sky. It can turn into a social event as most neighbors will be doing the same darn thing. (a beverage is optional) ...
deaths. Each of those deaths was significant, but three were particularly unusual: the first storm chasers ever known to be killed in a tornado. The violent winds enveloped Tim Samaras, 55, his son Paul Samaras, 24, and his colleague Carl Young, 45, toppling their car like a toy in a ...
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While in Flying stance Tiamat gains health from nearby ally and enemy deaths, less from minions. In Ground stance she gains up to 5 Hardened Scales, damage mitigation that breaks after a certain amount of damage is taken. Normal minions do not provide Hardened Scales. ...