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Yes, while hurricanes are rated from category 1 to category 5 based on wind speed, tornadoes are rated from EF0 to EF5 (F0 to F5 before 2007) based on damage, with EF5 damage being total destruction.
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Do earthquakes travel like tornadoes and hurricanes do?
No
Are hurricanes large tornadoes?
no hurricanes differ from tornadoes
Do tornadoes relate to hurricanes?
Not really. Although hurricanes and tornadoes have some notable similarities, they are completely different phenomena. It is not uncommon for hurricanes to produce tornadoes, but most tornadoes are not a result of hurricanes.
What can hurricanes have?
hurricanes can have tornadoes.
Do tornadoes come before hurricanes?
Generally not, although tornadoes are often produced by landfalling hurricanes, most tornadoes are not associate with hurricanes.
What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?
The statements "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" and "Hurricanes have strong winds" are both true. Tornadoes most certainly can kill people.
Has there been any other extreme weather like tornadoes or hurricanes in Hawaii?
Yes, Hurricanes and tornadoes have both been known to hit Hawaii.
Do both tornadoes and hurricanes form from high pressure systems?
No. Like most forms of violent weather, hurricanes and tornadoes are associated with low pressure.
Is a tornado associated with hurricanes?
It is not uncommon for a hurricane to produce tornadoes at landfall. But most tornadoes are not associated with hurricanes and not all hurricanes produce tornadoes.
Do tornadoes have names like hurricanes?
No, tornadoes are far to numerous and short lived to be given names.
Do tornadoes and hurricanes occur together?
Sometimes a hurricane can produce tornadoes, but most tornadoes are not produced by hurricanes.
Are there tornadoes and hurricanes in space?
No. Tornadoes and hurricanes are atmospheric phenomena, and there is no atmosphere in space.
