I used to believe that tornadoes were more powerful than hurricanes
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Mon Sep-26-05 03:12 PM
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| I used to believe that tornadoes were more powerful than hurricanes |
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maybe the Wizard of Oz gave me that impression :think:
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| sbj405
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Mon Sep-26-05 03:16 PM
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| 1. In terms of wind speed, they can be. |
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Tornadoes are more localized and do not have the associated effects of tide surge and flooding.
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Mon Sep-26-05 03:20 PM
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| 2. duration is also a factor |
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tornadoes last just a few minutes, oppposed to the sustained length of the hurricane.
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