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Practice Listening: Highlight Correct Summary
ID: #44046
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Coastal areas
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Owing to the powerful and destructive nature of these winds, there are, perhaps not surprisingly, a number of myths surrounding them. For instance, many people mistakenly believe that tornadoes never occur over rivers, lakes, and oceans. Yet, waterspouts- tornadoes that form over bodies of water- often move onshore and cause extensive damage to coastal areas. In addition, tornadoes can accompany hurricanes and tropical storms as they move to land. Another common myth about tornadoes is that damage to built structures, like houses and office buildings, can be avoided if windows are opened prior to the impact of the storm. Based on the misunderstanding that open windows might equalize the pressure inside the structure and minimize the damage to it, this action can instead result in fatal injury. Indeed, the highest number of deaths and injuries are not caused by the winds themselves, but by flying debris, such as broken glass from open windows.
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