2007 Greensburg, Kansas super tornado disaster...
Item # 726839
May 06, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 6, 2007
* Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas
* EF5 tornado super outbreak disaster
The front page has a photo showing devastation with heading: "Tornado Levels Kansas Town"
And page 22 has a heading: "Warnings kept toll low in Kansas" with two more related photos. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, nice condition.
Background: The 2007 Greensburg tornado serves as a watershed moment in meteorological history, primarily as the inaugural storm to receive an EF5 rating under the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which had been implemented only months prior. The event is characterized by its terrifying scale—a massive wedge nearly two miles wide with winds exceeding 205 mph—which effectively leveled 95% of the Kansas town and prompted one of the first "Tornado Emergencies" ever issued by the National Weather Service. Beyond its sheer destructive power, the disaster is historically significant for Greensburg’s revolutionary response; rather than disappearing or rebuilding conventionally, the community transformed itself into a global model for sustainable development. By mandating LEED Platinum standards for municipal buildings and transitioning to 100% renewable wind energy, Greensburg turned a catastrophic atmospheric event into a pioneering experiment in rural resilience and "green" urban planning, proving that total devastation could be leveraged as a catalyst for environmental innovation.
* Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas
* EF5 tornado super outbreak disaster
The front page has a photo showing devastation with heading: "Tornado Levels Kansas Town"
And page 22 has a heading: "Warnings kept toll low in Kansas" with two more related photos. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, nice condition.
Background: The 2007 Greensburg tornado serves as a watershed moment in meteorological history, primarily as the inaugural storm to receive an EF5 rating under the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which had been implemented only months prior. The event is characterized by its terrifying scale—a massive wedge nearly two miles wide with winds exceeding 205 mph—which effectively leveled 95% of the Kansas town and prompted one of the first "Tornado Emergencies" ever issued by the National Weather Service. Beyond its sheer destructive power, the disaster is historically significant for Greensburg’s revolutionary response; rather than disappearing or rebuilding conventionally, the community transformed itself into a global model for sustainable development. By mandating LEED Platinum standards for municipal buildings and transitioning to 100% renewable wind energy, Greensburg turned a catastrophic atmospheric event into a pioneering experiment in rural resilience and "green" urban planning, proving that total devastation could be leveraged as a catalyst for environmental innovation.
Category: The 20th Century












