National Geographic: Inside the Mega Twister
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Overview
The tornado that struck El Reno, Oklahoma, on May 31, 2013, defined superlatives. It was the largest twister ever recorded on Earth.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
43 min
Release Date
2015-11-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
Josh Goodman
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Tim Samaras
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Paul Samaras
Himself
Carl Young
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Roger Wakimoto
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