St. Louis Zoo Storm Damage: Assessing the Impact and Path to Recovery
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St. Louis Zoo Storm Damage: Assessing the Impact and Path to Recovery

St. Louis Zoo Storm Damage: Assessing the Impact and Path to Recovery The St. Louis Zoo, a beloved institution and a cornerstone of the city’s cultural landscape, recently faced a significant challenge: widespread damage caused by a severe storm. This event highlighted the zoo’s vulnerability to extreme weather and underscored the importance of preparedness and…

Understanding the Tornado Strength Scale: From EF0 to EF5 and Beyond
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Understanding the Tornado Strength Scale: From EF0 to EF5 and Beyond

Decoding the Enhanced Fujita Scale: A Comprehensive Guide to Tornado Strength Tornadoes, nature’s ferocious whirling dervishes, are unpredictable forces of destruction. Understanding their strength is crucial for preparedness, mitigation, and ultimately, survival. This comprehensive guide delves into the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale, the system used to classify tornado intensity based on damage inflicted. We’ll explore…