What are the differences between tornadoes and hurricanes?

There are many differences between tornadoes and hurricanes. The largest tornado every observed was 4 km (2.5 mi) wide, and most tornadoes are < 0.8 km (0.5 mi) wide. The parent storm clouds that produce tornadoes are generally about 16 km (10 mi) wide. read more

Hurricane versus Tornado comparison chart; Hurricane Tornado; About: A hurricane is a cyclone that is located in the North Atlantic Ocean, or the NE Pacific Ocean east of the International Date Line, or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E, and with sustained winds that reach or exceed 74 mph. read more

Tornadoes and hurricanes are often confused. Think of The Wizard of Oz and it should conjure up visions of one of these weather phenomenon. read more

The main difference between a hurricane and a tornado is that hurricanes form over warm water while tornados form over land. The largest tornado ever recorded was 2.6 miles wide, while hurricanes can measure over 1,000 miles wide. read more