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200151 minGdocumentary

Weather Extreme: Tornado

200151 minGdocumentary

A Force-5 tornado devastates downtown Dallas, demonstrating the destructive power of extreme weather in urban environments.

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Pierre de Lespinois

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A Force-5 tornado devastates downtown Dallas, demonstrating the destructive power of extreme weather in urban environments.

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Pierre de Lespinois

Pierre de Lespinoisdirector

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A Force-5 tornado strikes downtown Dallas, leaving destruction in its wake. The documentary features dramatic footage of past storms and eyewitness accounts that detail the chaos and devastation. Photo-realistic computer animation illustrates the tornado's path and impact on urban areas. With a runtime of 51 minutes, the film captures the raw power of nature and its effects on densely populated regions, providing a stark look at the forces that shape weather extremes.

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