Security Cameras Capture Terrifying Footage of Tornadoes, Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters
Capturing a natural disaster on a video camera or cellphone is one thing, but to see one through the objective and unassuming eye of a security camera is another altogether. Often times there is no buildup, no panic; it's just business as usual until that one moment when it's not. With some speculating that natural disasters are on the rise, it's surely just a matter of time before more of these awe-inspiring videos roll in.
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Tornado Strikes St. Louis Airport
Though this tornado tore through the St. Louis airport on a Friday night, the airport was up and running again the very next day.
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Tornado Hits Iowa Bank
This tornado left a paper trail as it tore though this Iowa bank.
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Tsunami Hits Sendai Airport
Last year's Japanese megaquake caused massive flooding at the Sendai airport.
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Pakistan Earthquake
Not even an earthquake could throw off these stylish sliding glass doors.
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Tsunami in American Samoa
Sometimes gated parking simply isn't enough.
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Earthquake in Chile
It may look like the only thing shaking is the camera, but this Chilean earthquake measured a staggering 8.8.
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Christchurch Earthquake
This footage gives a whole new meaning to rolling back prices.
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Colorado Tornado
Watch as these Coloradans race to move their cars as the tornado approaches.
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Joplin, MO Tornado
Trampolines have a rep for being dangerous, but nearly as dangerous as this twister.
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Leighton, AL Tornado
Other than the American made pick-up, these cars are no match for the high winds.
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Tornado Hits Alabama Hardware Store
Violent weather from a tornado was flooding Chattanooga, TN while simultaneously causing heavy damage to the Gulf Coast. This security camera caught the effects of the tornado as it hit a hardware store in Alabama.