The first known photograph of a tornado was taken on April 26, 1884 in Anderson County, Kansas. Tornadoes have threatened lives on the Great Plains for centuries, but until the late 19th century most Americans had never actually seen one. (806×1200)

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1. Morklysthiccness

   Were these still the photos where the photographed had to keep still for a long time? Makes a cool effect.

2. nunyuhbiznis

   imagine storm chasing with a large, plate style camera set up and horse and wagon.

3. blinkysmurf

   Centuries? Not trying to be difficult, but it’s not like tornados arrived with the Europeans.