Tornados may be a rare sight in many parts of the world, but in areas where they are common at some times of the year, the sound of a siren strikes fear warning in the minds of many residents ... and rightly so.
to understand that terror, all you need to see is destruction left after a giant EF -5 tornado hit the town of Moore, Oklahoma in 2013. Redditor bjbark was on the field during immediately following and images, they managed to take are absolutely frightening ...
around 14:45 May 20th, 2013, the massive tornado touched down near Moore.
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For the next 47 minutes the tornado has made complete havoc on the city and its inhabitants.
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Despite warning and preparation for a possible tornado, 24 people died in the 47 minutes.
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With peak winds of 210 miles per hour, such a mass destruction is understandable.
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During these 47 minutes the tornado carved a 17-mile path through a densely populated part of Moore.
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Upon peak, the tornado was about 1.3 miles wide, which makes it is difficult for some to escape its path.
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Approximately 1,150 houses were destroyed totaling nearly $ 2 billion in damage to the city.
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Those who saw the tornado and lived recalled as "a giant black wall of destruction."
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(source Reddit)
in the years since the massive tornado, Moore has taken steps to ensure that all new homes are built to a high standard to prevent a another repeat of mass destruction 2013.
our thoughts and prayers are with all the families who were affected.
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