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The Enhanced Fujita scale (EF0 to EF5) is used to rate tornadoes based on the severity of the damage they cause.

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The weakest category of tornado is EF0 on the enhanced Fujita scale. The weakest of the two actual varieties of tornado are type 2 tornadoes, those that don't form in supercells (landspouts and most waterspouts). These rarelly exceed Ef0 intensity.


Is a cyclone another name for a tornado?

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