Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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On May 10th, 2008, a devastating EF4 tornado would rip through the town of Picher, Oklahoma. Unlike most other communities, Picher was plagued with an environmental disaster from toxic mining waste. This tornado would bring the town to its knees.

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0:00 - Intro
0:54 - History of Picher, OK
3:32 - Meteorological Breakdown
4:50 - Tornado
8:19 - Tornado Aftermath
9:33 - The End of Picher, OK
10:34 - Concluding Thoughts

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