Storm chasing, Nebraska, USA
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Storm chasing, Nebraska, USA
Storm chasing. Doppler on Wheels (DOW) portable weather radar truck scanning a severe thunderstorm. This truck is one of more than 100 research vehicles that participated in VORTEX 2, an unprecedented two-year research project to study tornadoes in the United States in 2009 and 2010. Photographed in Nebraska, USA, on 29th May 2010
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2010 29th Adventure Aerial Climate Climate Change Climatological Climatology Cloud Clouds Cloudy Countryside Danger Device Doppler On Wheels Extensive Extreme Field Global Warming Meteorological Meteorology Nebraska North American Portable Radar Project Researching Road Rural Scan Scanner Scanning Severe Storm Storm Storm Chaser Storm Chasers Storm Chasing Stormy Thunderstorm Travel Truck Two Year Vehicle Vehicles Vortex 2 Weather 29 May
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This print captures the thrilling world of storm chasing in Nebraska, USA. In the midst of an intense thunderstorm, we see the Doppler on Wheels (DOW) portable weather radar truck diligently scanning the skies. This remarkable vehicle was just one of over 100 research vehicles involved in VORTEX 2, a groundbreaking two-year project dedicated to unraveling the mysteries surrounding tornadoes in America. Taken on May 29th, 2010, this aerial shot showcases the rugged beauty of rural Nebraska as dark clouds loom overhead. The image exudes a sense of adventure and danger that comes with pursuing storms up close. The storm chasers behind this technological marvel are driven by their passion for meteorology and their quest to better understand severe storms. The DOW truck stands as a symbol of cutting-edge technology and innovation in climatology. Equipped with advanced scanning devices, it plays a crucial role in researching climate change and its impact on our planet. As global warming becomes an increasingly pressing issue in the 21st century, projects like VORTEX 2 shed light on severe storms' behavior and aid us in developing strategies to mitigate their destructive power. Jim Reed's skillful photography transports us into this awe-inspiring moment where nature's fury meets human curiosity. It serves as a reminder of both our vulnerability to extreme weather events and our determination to comprehend them through scientific exploration.
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