Tornadoes Pack Faster Winds, Here’s How Scientists Measure Them
Hurricanes and tornadoes both pack serious punch, but they do it in wildly different ways. Hurricanes are broad, long-lasting storm systems that build over warm ocean water, while tornadoes are tight, violent funnels that flare up fast and fade just as quickly. The twist is that tornadoes usually win the raw wind-speed contest, even though...