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How do meteorologists spot tornadoes?

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On valuable tool is doppler radar which can detect the signature of a tornado. Storm spotters are also important. These are people who go out and look for severe weather such as tornadoes and then report the events. Police, emergency workers and the general public can also report tornadoes.

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