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A Massive Speed Bump Forming Due To The Road Buckling As A Car Launches Over It Is Caught On Tape
- A road buckled severely after extreme heat, ejecting a car into the air as it passed over the newly formed bump.
- The incident occurred in Missouri amid a prolonged heatwave that heated road surfaces well above typical temperatures.
- Road crews repaired the damaged section, but officials warned buckling could recur with continued heat.
- The video documenting the moment was captured by observer Arthur Blackwell and shared on Storyful.
- The car drove over the bump without losing control, and other cars slowed down to pass safely.
- The incident gained viral attention and prompted discussions about road safety in heatwaves.
- Authorities indicated the road buckling was linked to asphalt softening around 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The video showed a puff of dust as the road buckled upward before the car passed over the bump.
- Shifts in road conditions during heatwaves have led to multiple buckling reports across the United States.
- The incident is part of ongoing coverage highlighting unusual highway events captured on video.
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