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Tornado and hurricane essay

First of did you know that a hurricane is worse than a tornado. A tornado can happen at any time a hurricane can happen with a warning. So you need to be prepared so you need to know the cost , the size, and the appearance. A tornado can throw a cd so hard it can go through a tree. Also a tornado can throw a fork through a tree.

Next a tornado can cost up to 500$ million at the average. A hurricane can cost 100$ Billion at average.The reason is because a tornado is less powerful than a hurricane. A hurricane is way more powerful than a tornado. Some people think they cost the same nut there's a huge difference in price.

Also a hurricane looks different from a tornado. They both are cyclonic

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