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Satellites have given us the ability to look for patterns over large parts of the globe. Google Earth, which provides these images along with mapping capabilities, has given us the chance to look for patterns like straight lines in the local terrain. In the past, Landsat photos have been used to identify tornado tracks in forested areas of northern Wisconsin and other wild regions. In a post by The Weather Network this week, another strong tornado track was discovered using Google Earth imagery by highlighting the scar that was formed as the tornado moved over the ground. You can read more at https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/severe/a-man-accidentally-discovered-a-strong-tornado-using-google-earth.

Source: National Weather Service