What is the main challenge faced by the storm chasers during their initial encounters with tornadoes?

Storm Chasing Challenges and Insights

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
No communication with the National Weather Service
Lack of equipment
Poor visibility due to rain
Inexperienced team
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is nighttime storm chasing particularly dangerous?
Storms are less predictable at night
Visibility is significantly reduced
Tornadoes are more frequent at night
There are more people on the roads
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tool do the storm chasers use to get a better view of the storm near Van Buren?
Weather balloons
Satellite images
Drone
Radar
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main concern when chasing tornadoes in hilly areas?
Hills block the view of the tornado
Tornadoes are stronger in hilly areas
Hills cause tornadoes to change direction
Hills increase the speed of tornadoes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the nighttime tornado encounter, what is the storm chasers' primary strategy?
To get as close as possible to the tornado
To stay in a safe location and monitor the tornado
To follow the tornado into populated areas
To drive through the tornado
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'power flash' and why is it significant during a tornado?
A camera flash used to capture tornado images
A transformer explosion indicating a tornado is nearby
A flash of lightning indicating a tornado
A signal from the National Weather Service
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do the storm chasers do after the tornado passes?
They continue chasing the tornado
They assess the damage and offer help
They return to their base
They celebrate their successful chase
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