*Lunatic*, n. One whose delusions are out of fashion.
Seriously, glad you're alright. "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin
Am I correct in my surmise that the tornado pictured occurred in Central Europe? How frequent are such events in your locale? As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
Am I correct in my surmise that the tornado pictured occurred in Central Europe?
Yes, in the South-Eastern part of Hungary. And yes, such events are rather rare here: between one every few years and a couple in one year, and usually the weakest sort. In fact I think this is the very first one filmed by stormchasers (a relatively new and increasingly popular hobby here). *Lunatic*, n. One whose delusions are out of fashion.
The NOAA FAQ on tornados As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."