Can you survive inside a tornado? This scientist did by accident – he’s lucky to be alive

When you’re inside a vortex, your body experiences things the news cameras can’t capture.

By: Perry Samson, University of Michigan, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 1,125

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

By Perry Samson, University of Michigan

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Can a person survive inside a tornado? – Sophia, age 14, Greencastle, Indiana

I have seen the center of a monster. Most people describe the sound of a tornado as like a freight train, but up close, it’s more like …

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