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Silverton Accident
In one day, the town of Silverton is destroyed by a tornado. The whole town is hit by unexpected and deadly cyclones as storm trackers predicted the worst. Most people seek shelter, while others run the vortex, testing how far a storm chaser will go for that once-in-a-lifetime shot. When a storm hits, this diverse group of people must come togetherbalancing their personal goal and the safety of themselves and others.
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