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What is the difference between a tornado and a cyclone?


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Differences between a tornado and a cyclone:

Tornado

Cyclone

1. A tornado is a violent, twisted funnel of fast-moving wind.A cyclone is a massive, powerful storm.
2. When a funnel-like column of cold air sinks down from a story cloud, it forms.A cyclone is made up of a low-pressure area surrounded by high pressure.
3. Warm air rises and whirls, creating high-speed circulating winds.High-speed winds whip around the centre, accompanied by heavy rains.
4. They have a smaller circumference.They are quite large in diameter.

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