How will you differentiate thunderstorms from tornadoes?
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Thunderstorms are a type of weather phenomenon that is characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rain. Tornadoes, on the other hand, are a type of severe weather event that is characterized by a rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the Show more…
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