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Naked Science - Angry Skies
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TeacherJennifer Bryne posted on 2015/05/12Ever wondered what it's like to stand in the path of a hurricane or tornado? This episode of Naked Science dives into the terrifying power of Earth's deadliest winds, from massive hurricanes to surgical-strike tornadoes. You'll discover incredible footage from storm chasers and learn about the science behind these violent forces, plus some practical insights into how fast a human can actually withstand wind!
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US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
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UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
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US /wɪnd/
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UK /wɪnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- Something that has influence
- Intransitive Verb
- If a road, path, or river winds, it follows a route that turns repeatedly in different directions
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US /stɔrm/
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UK /stɔ:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To act violently or angrily
- Noun
- Weather with a lot of rain, snow and strong winds
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US /ˈvaɪələnt/
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UK /ˈvaɪələnt/
- Adjective
- Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
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