3. A hurricane is a large storm with heavy winds and rain that begins in the ocean and builds up strength as it
moves across the water. While some of the damage caused by hurricanes is from high winds, most of it is usually
from tidal surge, flooding entire cities, and killing large numbers of people. A tornado is a storm that develops on
land, with no warning, and moves in a circular motion with heavy winds with a funnel shape, picking up and
carrying dirt, dust and even objects. The damage caused by tornadoes is from the high velocity winds, which are
extremely destructive and deadly. They can demolish entire neighborhoods in a matter of a few seconds to a few
minutes. Tornadoes can form when hurricanes make landfall, as their winds at ground level slow down, while the
winds near the top keep their momentum, but a hurricane cannot be created by a tornodo.