storm chaser
A 'storm chaser' actively pursues severe weather phenomena for various purposes, often involving risk and adventure.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A person who follows severe weather conditions, like tornadoes or hurricanes, for purposes such as research, photography, or adventure.
Example
- The storm chaser drove towards the tornado to capture footage for his documentary.
- Many storm chasers are also amateur meteorologists.
C1Scientific
(technical)An individual who tracks and studies severe weather to collect data and improve forecasting methods.
Example
- Storm chasers provided valuable data that helped improve the accuracy of weather predictions.
B2Media
(media)Someone who pursues storms to document them through photography or video for media coverage.
Example
- The storm chaser sold his dramatic footage of the hurricane to a news network.
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