SuperTornado: Anatomy of a Megadisaster

SuperTornado: Anatomy of a Megadisaster

May 22, 2011, the costliest tornado in American history struck Joplin, Missouri, carving a mile-wide swath of destruction and death. Scientists descended on the city to find out what made this tornado so destructive. This film visits Joplin at the five-year mark, as its people continue to pick up the pieces and struggle to make sense of one of the worst natural disasters ever to hit the heartland.

IMDb 6.7/10201644min

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IMDb 6.7/10201644min

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SuperTornado: Anatomy of a Megadisaster

DocumentaryHeavyIntense

IMDb 6.7/10201644min

May 22, 2011, the costliest tornado in American history struck Joplin, Missouri, carving a mile-wide swath of destruction and death. Scientists descended on the city to find out what made this tornado so destructive. This film visits Joplin at the five-year mark, as its people continue to pick up the pieces and struggle to make sense of one of the worst natural disasters ever to hit the heartland.

Creators and Cast

Directors: Thomas Lucas

Producers: Donna Cox

Studio: SpaceRip

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Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers

Audio languages

English

Subtitles

English [CC]

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