What's the Difference Between a Hurricane and a Tornado?

Both hurricanes and tornadoes are powerful storms, but they are very different from each other. Let’s break it down step by step!

1. What is a Hurricane?

A hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm ocean water. They can be HUGE! Hurricanes can be hundreds of miles wide and last for days or even weeks. They bring strong winds, heavy rain, and can cause big waves and flooding when they hit land.

2. What is a Tornado?

A tornado is a smaller, but super-fast spinning column of air that can form during thunderstorms. Tornadoes are usually much narrower than hurricanes, often only a few hundred feet wide. They can move quickly and can destroy everything in their path, but they usually only last for a few minutes to an hour.

3. Where and When do They Happen?

Hurricanes usually happen in warm ocean areas, especially during the summer and fall, while tornadoes can happen on land, for example in the United States'