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version 4.0
August 13, 2004
L : HURRICANES versus TORNADOES
New Section
(previously under Section A)
L1) How are tropical cyclones different from tornadoes?
L2) Why do tropical cyclones spawn tornadoes?
L3) What percentage of tropical cyclones spawn tornadoes?
L4) What parts of a tropical cyclone are most favored for tornado formation?
L5) How long after landfall are TC tornadoes a threat?
Updated
L6) Are TC tornadoes weaker than midlatitude tornadoes?
Updated
L7) What is the largest known outbreak of TC tornadoes?
L8) What is the deadliest single TC-spawned tornado?
L9) What is the most damaging single TC-spawned tornado?
L10) Why are TC tornadoes especially difficult to deal with?
L11) Which states are most vulnerable to TC tornado outbreaks ?
New
L12) What about Florida ? They get more hurricane strikes; do they also get a lot of TC tornadoes ?
New
L13) How does the damage from hurricanes compare to tornadoes ?
New
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