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Tornadoes are funnel shaped storms which rotate much like hurricanes; however, tornadoes are much smaller than hurricanes. As hot air spins upward, the tornado spins around. Winds in the center of the tornado can reach speeds of 400 miles per hours. Tornadoes are violent because of their speed, and the fact that they are unpredictable. As they travel they jump around the land, sucking up anything in their path. Tornadoes over a body of water are called water spouts.