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[STORMREPORTS] New Zealand Tornado moves 100 tonne loader

From: Jesse Ferrell (WeatherMatrix) (jesse{at}weathermatrix.net)
Date: Thu Oct 02 2003 - 08:46:13 EDT


TORNADO moves 100 tonne loader
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand
Westport harbour authorities have just discovered that a recent tornado
in the town had shunted a 100-tonne coal loader about 15m along its wharf.
Tuesday's tornado packed winds gusting more than 130kmh, along with rain
and hail.
It left a trail of damage and cut power to about 260 consumers just after
10am on Tuesday.

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<http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2678440a11,00.html>

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