Asked by Tyrik Lawson on May 25, 2024

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What is the difference between a tornado and a tropical cyclone?

Tropical Cyclone

A rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain, typically forming over warm tropical oceans.

Tornado

A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of devastating destruction.

  • Differentiate between tornadoes and tropical cyclones, including their formation and impact.
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Stefan PickettMay 26, 2024
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both are violet storms; a tornado is a swirling,funnel-shaped cloud that forms over land,whereas a tropical cyclone is a very large storm that forms over warm tropical seas and may pass over land.