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The primary hazard from a health perspective in a tornado is the risk for injuries from flying debri. The high winds and circular nature of a tornado leads to the elevation and transport of anything that is not fastened down. Most victims of tornadoes are affected by head and chest trauma due to being struck by debri or from a structural collapse. Some individuals are injured while on the ground. Others are lifted into the air by the tornado and dropped at another location.