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Well, touching the Earth is the same as the ground, so both.

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What are tornadoes called when they hit the ground?

A tornado that touches the ground is simply a tornado. Before it touches down it is called a funnel cloud.


Are tornadoes fun?

Usually not for the people who experience them. Tornadoes are usually very scary when they hit.


What are the names of all the tornadoes that have hit the ground?

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Does tornadoes usually hit New York?

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Why are lower parts of tornadoes often very dark?

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Why do some people call tornadoes twisters?

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Do tornadoes don't usually hit in the state of Texas region true or false?

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What does plummeted to earth means?

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What does plummeted earth mean?

It usually means that you were in the sky or orbit, and Earth's gravity caused you to fall through the air towards the ground. Basically, falling out of the sky. Which, you most likely would not survive if you hit the ground.


What are some names of tornadoes?

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How do you name a new tornado?

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Do tornadoes occur in Missouri in July and August?

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