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version 4.1
October 19, 2005
L : HURRICANES versus TORNADOES
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?
L6) Are TC tornadoes weaker than midlatitude tornadoes?
L7) What is the largest known outbreak of TC tornadoes?
Revised
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 tornadoes outbreaks?
L12) What about Florida ? They get the most hurricane strikes; do they also get a lot of TC tornadoes ?
L13) How does the damage from hurricanes compare to tornadoes ?
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