Blumenthal, Ralph,

Hot on the Trail of Tornadoes, Where Too Close Is Just Right. Ralph Blumenthal. - New York Times, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 13, Science, 1522-3264; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Hot on the Trail of Tornadoes, Where Too Close Is Just Right, June 7, 2004; pp. A1.

"With a tornado warning, most people in the Midwest head the other way or hunker down, as anyone who has seen 'The Wizard of Oz' knows. But growing ranks of aficionados now come barreling in, the vanguard of a booming mini-industry of storm chasers whose passion translates into tourism dollars gratefully harvested by small-town motels and restaurants. Sometimes, too, they help sound the alarm and assist victims." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article explains how tornadoes form and discusses the new passion for storm chasing in which tornadoes are followed and studied.

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Storms--Tracking
Tornadoes
Tourism

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