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Uw Madison: The Fujita Tornado Damage Scale GraphicUw Madison: The Fujita Tornado Damage Scale Graphic
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University of Wisconsin
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9th - 10th
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Uw Madison: The Fujita Tornado Damage Scale

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Here is a simple chart explaining the levels of tornado damage on the Fujita scale.

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tornadoes

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