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Differences And Similarities Between Hurricane And Tornados
Have you ever been in the eye of the Hurricane? Or, ever seen a tornado? If you have you might know how much damage both can do. Tornados and Hurricane’s both are very server storms! Both, of these storms have things in common with each other. Also, they are bad storms you never want to encounter. If you do encounter one of these storms go somewhere safe so you will not get injured.

When, tornados form they become and cone shape. Both of these storms have very hard winds! Tornados mostly acquire in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. Hurricane’s mostly acquire in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Tornados spin counter clock wise. Tornados have very different

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