NASA’s Stunning New Space Photo Reveals Devastating Hidden Secrets of Kentucky’s Deadly Tornado Damage
Ever stared at a satellite image and wondered if Mother Nature was just doodling on her giant canvas? Well, NASA just dropped a doozy—a massive scar gouged right through Kentucky’s Daniel Boone National Forest by a tornado that’s about as subtle as a sledgehammer in a china shop. This EF-4 beast carved nearly 56 miles of chaos on May 16, 2025, leaving behind a trail of destruction and a sobering reminder of nature’s raw power. Twenty lives lost, forests shredded, and houses tossed like toys—it’s not your everyday weather report. But here’s the kicker: this tornado’s path is visible from space, a mile-wide mark etched into the earth, calling out questions about shifting storm patterns and what it means for the Southeast’s forests. Ever thought a twister could leave behind a scar so obvious, even astronauts can spot it? Yeah, me neither. LEARN MORE
A new image from NASA shows how a tornado that hit Kentucky in May made its mark through Daniel Boone National Forest.
NASA Earth ObservatoryA satellite image of the scar left behind by a tornado that struck Kentucky on May 16, 2025.
The path a deadly tornado made through Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky can be clearly seen in new satellite imagery released by NASA. The twister, which struck the state on May 16, 2025, left behind a catastrophic trail of destruction and took 20 lives.
The tornado touched down around 10:30 p.m. and traveled nearly 56 miles through three counties. The National Weather Service rated it an EF-4, making it one of the strongest and deadliest storms to ever strike Kentucky.
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