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Are tornadoes very small

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tornadoes can be small and some can be big well it depends how big the cloud is

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Generally, small tornadoes do less damage than large ones, but some small tornadoes have been very destructive.


Can small tornadoes be very dangerous?

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Are little tornadoes stronger then bigger ones?

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Do tornadoes pick up anything in their way?

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Do tornadoes turn clockwise while hurricanes turn counterclockwise?

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What appears to be the relationship between a tornadoes width and it's intensity on the Fujita scale?

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Are tornadoes cyclonic?

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How hard can tornadoes hit?

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Is a tornado the second largest storm?

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What was the smallest tornado?

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