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The Fujita scale. Sometimes it is called the "F-scale" as well.

The original scale rated tornadoes based on damage.

The scale ranges from F0 at the weakest to F5 at the strongest.

The new scale (as of 2007: Enhanced Fujita, or "EF" scale) rates according to damage. as well, but inspects damage in more detail.

The new scale ranges from EF0 at the weakest to EF5 at the strongest.

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