Tornado Near Cordell, Oklahoma by Official Photographer, 1981 (NOAA)

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Public Domain. Credit: NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Central Library; OAR/ERL/National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) [via pingnews]. Additional information from source:

Tornado near end of life - photographed during "Sound Chase." "Sound Chase" was joint project of NSSL and Mississippi State University. Purpose of project was to record sounds emitted by tornadoes.

Image ID: nssl0052, NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) Collection
Location: Cordell, Oklahoma
Photo Date: May 22, 1981
Credit: NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Central Library; OAR/ERL/National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL)

Comments

	stefan.steib says: Wow- I wish I could have been there. Must be incredible to feel that power of nature. Greetings from Munich Stefan Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )
	StevenM_61 says: Did this photo win some sort of award? Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )
	pingnews.com says: Not that I am aware of... but I would not be surprised. The entire series is quite impressive and more. Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )
	mcflurry_cca says: i absolutely love tornadoes, and this picture, thanks for putting it on here! Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
	alwaysmel57 says: Oh my goodness. Tornadoes scare the heck out of me. But this photo just amazes me. Absolutely Stunning. Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )
	nebraskasc says: I remember this image from a NOAA weather Calander or it has also been used in some NOAA weather publications if I'm not correct. Freaky feel to the image all together, but still an Awesome Capture! Seen in Oklahoma Thunderstorms Please tag your photo "Oklahoma Thunderstorms" Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )
	lsu_redneck_countrygirl09@yahoo.com says: omg!!! thats the biggest freakin thing i've ever seen..... what kind of award did this picture get i would really like to know what the person was thinkin when they shot this thing i bet they were scared out there mind!! Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )
	Winston Leg-Thigh says: Beautiful. This particular tornado is usually dubbed "The Wizard of Oz Tornado" due to its resemblance to the twister in the movie. Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	Paulinho--- says: oh god !!!!! i would 'v'e change direction ! nice picture , i like the colors You are definitely a Sky Chaser! Please add & join Sky Chasers Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )
	Doctorlo says: i saw this on a National Geographic. Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )
	xbencullimorex says: absolutely incredible! Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )
	M.José_84 says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called This is a Perfect Shot... for me / (invite only - comment 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group! Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )