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Overall the worst hurricanes are worse. There have been quite a few hurricanes that have claimed over 1,000 lives, but only one known tornado holds this distinction. Additionally, there have been several hurricanes with damage costs in the tens of billions of dollars, while no single tornado has ever cost more than $3 billion.

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What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?

Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes. Both hurricanes and tornadoes can be deadly, although hurricanes are more likely to cause widespread destruction due to their larger size and duration. Both hurricanes and tornadoes have strong winds, but hurricanes typically have more sustained, powerful winds over a larger region.


Which of the following statements about hurricanes and tornadoes is true hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot hurricanes have strong winds?

The statement "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" is true. "Hurricanes have strong winds" is also true unless there is a second part to it. Both hurricanes and tornadoes kill people.


Do tornadoes and hurricanes occur together?

Tornadoes can occur in hurricanes, but they are not required for a hurricane to form. Tornadoes in hurricanes tend to be weaker and more short-lived compared to those in severe thunderstorms. The conditions within a hurricane can sometimes spawn tornadoes, particularly in the outer rain bands.


Do tornadoes have names like hurricanes?

No, tornadoes do not have names like hurricanes. Tornadoes are typically identified by the location and intensity of the storm, while hurricanes are given names from a predetermined list for tracking and communication purposes.


Can a tornado destroy a hurricane?

Hurricanes don't turn into tornadoes because these two weather phenomena are formed by entirely different processes. However, tornadoes are frequently spawned by hurricanes and will go through their short life cycle as the hurricane makes landfall.

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Are hurricanes worse than tornadoes or are tornadoes worse than hurricanes?

This cannot be answered simply, as both hurricanes and tornadoes vary greatly in how bad they are. The impacts of both tornadoes and hurricanes can range from negligible to devastating. That said, the very worst hurricanes can be far deadlier and more destructive than the worst tornadoes.


Compare the damage done by hurricanes to the damage done by tornadoes?

Both hurricane and tornadoes can cause very severe wind damage. In tornadoes that damage tends to be more severe, but also occurs in a much smaller area. Hurricanes usually cause their worst damage through flooding either caused by their heavy rains or through the storm surge, which essentially pushes seawater onto land. In the worst cases this flooding can wash away roads and coastal communities.


Are hurricanes large tornadoes?

no hurricanes differ from tornadoes


How do hurricanes and tornadoes have an extreme impact communities?

Both hurricanes and tornadoescan be very destructive. Hurricanes can inundate large areas and the worst tornadoes can tear swaths of complete destruction through communites. People may be killed and many more may be injured.


Do tornadoes relate to hurricanes?

Not really. Although hurricanes and tornadoes have some notable similarities, they are completely different phenomena. It is not uncommon for hurricanes to produce tornadoes, but most tornadoes are not a result of hurricanes.


What can hurricanes have?

hurricanes can have tornadoes.


Do tornadoes come before hurricanes?

Generally not, although tornadoes are often produced by landfalling hurricanes, most tornadoes are not associate with hurricanes.


Is a tornado associated with hurricanes?

It is not uncommon for a hurricane to produce tornadoes at landfall. But most tornadoes are not associated with hurricanes and not all hurricanes produce tornadoes.


Are there tornadoes and hurricanes in space?

No. Tornadoes and hurricanes are atmospheric phenomena, and there is no atmosphere in space.


What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?

Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes. Both hurricanes and tornadoes can be deadly, although hurricanes are more likely to cause widespread destruction due to their larger size and duration. Both hurricanes and tornadoes have strong winds, but hurricanes typically have more sustained, powerful winds over a larger region.


Does Massachusetts have any tornadoes hurricanes or gangs?

Massachusetts can experience tornadoes and hurricanes, but they are less common compared to other areas in the United States. The state does have some gang activity, particularly in urban areas like Boston, but it is not as prevalent as in some other states.


What is the reationship between hurricanes and tornadoes?

It is not uncommon for hurricanes to produce tornadoes when they make landfall.