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How studying simulated tornadoes could help save real lives

Meet a scientist who uses supercomputers to study thunderstorms and tornadoes.

05/03/2017

PBS News Hour

How studying simulated tornadoes could help save real lives

Clip: 5/3/2017 | 3m 15s

Meet a scientist who uses supercomputers to study thunderstorms and tornadoes.

In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, meet a scientist who uses supercomputers to study thunderstorms and the most powerful tornadoes in hopes that they’ll save lives.

05/03/2017

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