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A significant tornado is one that either reaches and intensity of at least EF2 or kills someone.

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What was strength of Alabama tornado last week?

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Where in Georgia did the 2011 tornado hit?

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Can a blade of grass kill you in a tornado?

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Can a tornado wipe out Washington D.C.?

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What happen when a tornado funnel reaches the ground?

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How long does it take for a tornado to destroy some thing?

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When is the start of tornado season and the end of the season?

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