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The debris in a tornado consists of objects lifted and carried by the winds of the tornado. The debris travels at high speeds. A hard object traveling at such high speeds, even if it weighs only a few pounds, can easily cause a serious or even fatal injury. The debris may also include sharp objects such as splintered wood and broken glass. It is easier for the winds of a tornado to pick up such relatively light, but still dangerous objects than it is to pick up a person, which is why more people die from debris that from being thrown. Additionally, people are more likely to be inside than outside during a tornado. The building they are in will usually provide enough protection that they won't be carried away, but debris that can come through windows and walls or even from the destruction of the building may still prove fatal. Finally, a strong tornado moving through a developed area can produce an enormous amount of flying debris.

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