The Greensburg Kansas EF5 Tornado: A Devastating Twister

TLDRTake a deep dive into the 2007 Greensburg Kansas EF5 tornado, one of the most powerful tornadoes in recent history, as we explore its meteorology, characteristics, and impact on the town.

Key insights

🌪️The Greensburg Kansas EF5 tornado was the first tornado to be rated EF5 under the new enhanced Fujita Scale in 2007.

🌪️The tornado was about two miles wide at times and took a direct hit on the town of Greensburg, destroying about 95% of the town.

🌪️The tornado was part of a larger supercell that produced 22 tornadoes over a six-hour period.

🌪️The Greensburg tornado was followed by additional tornadoes near Trousdale, Hopewell, and Maxville.

🌪️The tornado had a significant impact on the meteorology community and led to further research and understanding of tornadoes.

Q&A

What made the Greensburg Kansas EF5 tornado notable?

The Greensburg tornado was the first tornado to be rated EF5 under the new enhanced Fujita Scale in 2007 and caused extensive devastation to the town.

How wide was the Greensburg tornado?

The tornado was about two miles wide at times, making it a large and powerful twister.

What other tornadoes were produced by the same supercell?

The supercell that produced the Greensburg tornado also generated 22 other tornadoes over a six-hour period, including tornadoes near Trousdale, Hopewell, and Maxville.

What impact did the Greensburg tornado have on the meteorology community?

The Greensburg tornado had a significant impact on the meteorology community, leading to further research and understanding of tornadoes and their behavior.

How did the Greensburg tornado affect the town?

The Greensburg tornado took a direct hit on the town, destroying about 95% of the town and causing widespread devastation.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the Greensburg Kansas EF5 tornado

02:32Overview of the tornado's size and impact on Greensburg

06:37Exploring the meteorology behind the tornado

10:47Discussion of the tornadoes that occurred after the Greensburg event