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Tornadoes: Fujita Scale For Damaging Winds

  • Grades: 6–8, 9–12

Wind Speed
Scalekm/hmphDamage
064-11640-72Light
1117-18073-112Moderate
2181-253113-157Considerable
3254-332158-206Severe
4333-419207-260Devastating
5420-512261-318Incredible

  • Subjects:
    Tornadoes
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