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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 a
re 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.
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