Tornadoes
Thunder booms all around you. Your phone sounds an alarm. Your hear the roar of a freight train.
A tornado is heading your way.
This week, Marina and Fin discuss tornadoes including recent disasters, how to spot cloud formations that could portend disaster, and why it's important to know where your fridge is when you're looking for a place to shelter.
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