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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?
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The main difference between a hurricane and a tornado is the strength and size of the storm system. A hurricane is a large and powerful tropical cyclone with strong winds and flooding rain. Tornadoes are smaller, much more localized windstorms of extremely high speed. Hurricanes typically move slowly over larger areas and can last for days at a time, while tornadoes generally move comparatively faster and usually last only minutes. Hurricanes also bring more rain, while tornadoes generally only bring heavy rain in isolated locations.