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Nasa: Sci Jinks: What's a Derecho? WebsiteNasa: Sci Jinks: What's a Derecho? Website
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Nasa: Sci Jinks: What's a Derecho?

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Learn how the strong winds from a devastating storm called a derecho are different than the winds from a tornado. Discover how big a derecho can be and where they most likely occur.

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