While most people flee from tornadoes and hurricanes, some drive straight toward them. This show follows those who pursue the planet's most violent weather, whether for scientific discovery or pure adrenaline. Inside their vehicles and minds, we discover what compels people to hunt the storms that terrify everyone else.
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While most people flee from tornadoes and hurricanes, some drive straight toward them. This show follows those who pursue the planet's most violent weather, whether for scientific discovery or pure adrenaline. Inside their vehicles and minds, we discover what compels people to hunt the storms that terrify everyone else.
When the Hunt Turns Deadly: El Reno's Tragic Legacy
Environment & Nature . Storm Chasers
12 minutes
11 months ago
When the Hunt Turns Deadly: El Reno's Tragic Legacy
This somber episode focuses on the 2013 El Reno tornado, the widest tornado ever recorded and a tragic turning point in storm chasing history. We examine the circumstances that led to the deaths of veteran storm chasers Tim Samaras, Paul Samaras, and Carl Young, and how this event changed storm chasing protocols forever. The episode includes detailed analysis of the unusual meteorological conditions that created this monster storm and the lessons learned about safety in extreme weather conditions.
Environment & Nature . Storm Chasers
While most people flee from tornadoes and hurricanes, some drive straight toward them. This show follows those who pursue the planet's most violent weather, whether for scientific discovery or pure adrenaline. Inside their vehicles and minds, we discover what compels people to hunt the storms that terrify everyone else.
