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200552 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Scientific Research Natural Disasters

Tornado Intercept

200552 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

An 8,000-pound armored truck is used by a team chasing tornadoes in the United States to capture high-definition footage with an IMAX camera.

Scientific Research Natural Disasters

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Robert Schaeffler

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An 8,000-pound armored truck is used by a team chasing tornadoes in the United States to capture high-definition footage with an IMAX camera.

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Robert Schaefflerdirector

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Storm chasers in the Tornado Intercept Vehicle, an 8,000-pound armored truck, venture into the heart of tornadoes across the United States. Armed with an IMAX camera, the crew captures high-definition footage of extreme weather events. The film presents the scientific and technical challenges faced by these storm chasers, revealing the dangers involved in intercepting tornadoes. Produced by National Geographic in 2005, the documentary runs for 52 minutes and provides an authentic look at the world of tornado chasing.

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