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Understanding Hurricanes and Tornadoes

Learn about the key differences between hurricanes and tornadoes. From their formation to size and duration, explore how these natural disasters are measured and when they typically occur throughout the year.

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Understanding Hurricanes and Tornadoes

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  1. Hurricane or Tornado? H Forms when warm, moist air rises over tropical oceans

  2. Hurricane or Tornado? T Measured on the Fujita Scale

  3. Hurricane or Tornado? T Forms from thunderstorms over dry land

  4. Hurricane or Tornado? H

  5. Hurricane or Tornado? T Can be up to 2 mile across

  6. Hurricane or Tornado? H Can last for weeks and are named

  7. Hurricane or Tornado? H & T Contains fast, spiraling winds

  8. Hurricane or Tornado? T

  9. Hurricane or Tornado? H Can be up to 600 miles across

  10. Hurricane or Tornado? T Occur mostly during the spring and summer

  11. Hurricane or Tornado? H

  12. Hurricane or Tornado? H Occur mostly during the late summer and fall

  13. Hurricane or Tornado? H Measured on the Saffir/Simpson Scale

  14. Hurricane or Tornado? H & T Contains air spiraling upward

  15. Hurricane or Tornado? T

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