Dangerous Earth (2016)
S1E5 Tornado
Episode Overview
In this episode, Dr. Helen Czerski explores how cutting-edge camera technology is enhancing our knowledge of the Earth's most stunning natural phenomena. She showcases remarkable images captured by witnesses, scientists, and filmmakers that reshape our comprehension of these events. Focusing on tornadoes, the planet's fastest winds, Helen delves into the core of these storms to uncover how technological advancements are shedding light on their formation. Through breathtaking footage of severe weather and innovative experiments that analyze their destructive capabilities, she reveals how recognizing subtle changes within the storm can lead to better predictions for when and where these powerful forces will strike.