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Twisters in the Great Plains

In Twisters in the Great Plains, learn how when warm air from the Gulf of Mexico meets cold air from the Arctic, it results in tornadoes that spin at speeds of over 300 miles an hour. Over a thousand tornadoes touch down in the Great Plains each year. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.

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Fire in the Great Plains

In Fire in the Great Plains, narrator Sir David Attenborough examines what happens in the Great Plains when there’s a fire. Gazelles can outrun the flames and burnt grass can repair and regrow. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.