The 1967 tornado in Pas-de-Calais: six deaths and 25 km of destruction
France experienced its most devastating tornado in 1967 in Pas-de-Calais.
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The fact
Six people died, and several towns were destroyed over 25 km.
This exceptionally intense event remains etched in collective memory.
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Why it matters
Ce rappel historique souligne l’impact durable des catastrophes naturelles en France et la vulnérabilité des territoires face à des phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes.