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Northern Tornadoes Project 2018/19 Report, Northern Tornadoes Project Mar 2020

Northern Tornadoes Project 2018/19 Report, Northern Tornadoes Project

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Three years ago, we set our sights on finding at least a few undocumented tornado tracks in the remote forests of northern Ontario.

We have covered greater distances and nurtured bigger ambitions since then.

From northern Ontario to all of Canada, from aircraft surveys to drones and satellites, from on-the- ground damage investigations to artificial intelligence analyses, the Northern Tornadoes Project is one of the most comprehensive tornado research projects in the country. It aims to better detect tornado occurrences throughout Canada, improve communication of tornado science and risk, and mitigate against harm to people and property. NTP also seeks …