50 years ago, scientists were getting a better glimpse inside storms
Excerpt from the June 27, 1970 issue of Science News
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Doppler radar allows meteorologists to take a peek at the intensity of precipitation in a storm. In this image of a 2011 tornado-producing storm in Georgia, brighter colors indicate more intense rainfall.
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