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There are a number of proposed explanations for large tornadoes generally being stronger. First is the idea that a stronger tornado is generally going to move a large mass of air. It is also possible that it is easier for subvorticies, which have stronger winds, do devlope within a large tornado. Another possibility is that a larger tornado takes longer to pass over a particular spot, and structures are exposed to extreme winds for a longer times, thus taking more damage. Damage is used to determine how strong a tornado is.

Ultimately the real reason is probably a combination of these factors.

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