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Posted by Chuck Tribolet on February 22, 2005 at 17:32:45:

In Reply to: Re: Tornado watch posted by Max Bottomtime on February 22, 2005 at 16:21:53:

They're not in Kansas anymore, Toto.

They are "funnel clouds" until they touch down.
If they touch down on land, they are "tornados".
If they touch down on water, they are "water spouts".

In all cases they are scary as hell.
I'll take earthquakes, thank you.


Chuck


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