Tornadoes are like little whirlwinds that form in big thunderstorms, while hurricanes are giant spinning storms that happen over warm oceans. Tornadoes can be super fast and very small, but hurricanes last longer and cover much bigger areas.
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- A tornado can tear a house apart in seconds, like a giant spinning wind funnel hitting the ground.
- A hurricane can flood entire cities with its powerful winds and heavy rain, lasting for days.
- Tornadoes are fast but small, you might see one on your way to school. Hurricanes are slow but huge, they can cover whole countries.
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See also
- How Do We Know What the Weather Will Be Like Tomorrow?
- How Do Scientists Predict the Weather?
- What Causes the Different Shapes of Clouds?
- What Causes ‘Thunder’ and How Far Away Is a Storm?
- What Causes the Seasons?
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