Security Cameras Capture Terrifying Footage of Tornadoes, Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters

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Capturing a natural disaster on a video camera or cellphone is one thing, but to see one through the objective and unassuming eye of a security camera is another altogether. Often times there is no build-up, no panic; it's just business as usual until that one moment when everything goes crazy. With some speculating that natural disasters are on the rise, it's surely just a matter of time before more of these awe-inspiring videos roll in.

Capturing a natural disaster on a video camera or cellphone is one thing, but to see one through the objective and unassuming eye of a security camera is another altogether.

Tornado Strikes St. Louis Airport

Though this tornado tore through the St. Louis airport on a Friday night, the airport was up and running again the very next day.

Tornado Hits Iowa Bank

This tornado left a paper trail as it tore though an Iowa bank.

Tsunami Hits Sendai Airport

Last year's Japanese megaquake caused massive flooding at the Sendai airport.

Pakistan Earthquake

Not even an earthquake could throw off these stylish sliding glass doors.

Tsunami in American Samoa

Sometimes gated parking simply isn't enough.

Earthquake in Chile

It may look like the only thing shaking is the camera, but this Chilean earthquake measured a staggering 8.8 on the Richter scale.

Christchurch Earthquake

This footage gives a whole new meaning to rolling back prices.

Colorado Tornado

Watch as these Coloradans race to move their cars as the tornado approaches.

Joplin, MO Tornado

Trampolines have a rep for being dangerous, but nearly as dangerous as this twister.

Leighton, AL Tornado

Other than the American made pick-up, these cars are no match for the high winds.

Tornado Hits Alabama Hardware Store

Violent weather from a tornado was flooding Chattanooga, TN while simultaneously causing heavy damage to the Gulf Coast. This security camera caught the effects of the tornado as it hit a hardware store in Alabama.

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