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Storm Chasers Motivated by Quest for "Perfect Data Set"

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Scientists who track tornadoes in radar trucks often drive hundreds of miles a day without encountering any major storms. Yet even the "failures" provide data useful in developing a better understanding of this powerful phenomenon of nature. Read about storm chasers and view a photo gallery in this National Geographic News article.

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