Wichita Falls tornado of 1979
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:beach
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Wichita_Falls,_Texas,_USA
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
extensive recovery efforts
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
many personal accounts documented
memorialized in local history |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
demonstrated community resilience in recovery efforts
|
| gptkbp:complications |
over 100
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| gptkbp:damage |
$40 million
uprooted trees damaged commercial buildings destroyed several homes |
| gptkbp:date |
April 10, 1979
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 30 minutes
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| gptkbp:education |
led to educational programs on tornado preparedness
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
inspired new tornado education programs
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| gptkbp:emergency_services |
local and state emergency services mobilized
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| gptkbp:end_of_life |
gptkb:musical
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| gptkbp:family |
supercell tornado
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| gptkbp:feedback |
community rallied for support
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| gptkbp:formed |
formed in a highly unstable atmosphere
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| gptkbp:frequency |
part of a larger outbreak
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
documented in historical weather records
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the deadliest tornadoes in Texas history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Wichita Falls tornado of 1979
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| gptkbp:impact |
significant impact on local economy
long-term impact on local infrastructure |
| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
gptkb:Wichita_Falls_metropolitan_area
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
memorials established for victims
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
influenced local building codes
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 10 miles
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Wichita_Falls,_Texas
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive national media coverage
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| gptkbp:notifications |
led to improvements in tornado alert systems
|
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
increased public awareness of tornado safety
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| gptkbp:renovated |
took several years
|
| gptkbp:research |
contributed to tornado research advancements
subject of meteorological studies sparked new tornado research initiatives |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
led to improved safety measures in the area
influenced development of tornado safety guidelines |
| gptkbp:scales |
gptkb:F4
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| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
violent tornado
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| gptkbp:speed |
estimated at 200 mph
|
| gptkbp:threats |
issued shortly before touchdown
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| gptkbp:time_zone |
around 8:00 PM
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| gptkbp:watch_features |
issued prior to the event
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
severe thunderstorms
associated with a strong low-pressure system moved northeast through the city part of annual tornado statistics for Texas |
| gptkbp:width |
1 mile
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