Tornadoes & the Monster Storms that Spawn Them: The Science Behind the Chase

Have you ever wondered about the science behind these destructive yet beautiful storms? What's it really like to chase tornadoes? This presentation delivers an overview of tornadoes and supercell thunderstorms, focusing on what we know, what we have yet to learn, and how storm chasing fits into the puzzle by helping scientists fill in the missing pieces of our understanding.Presenter: Dr. Jana Houser, Assistant Professor of Meteorology, Ohio University's Department of Geography.Sponsored by the Friends of the Athens Public Library.