Violent tornadoes (with winds exceeding 180 knots)that contain smaller whirls rotating within them are called ____.
A)multivortex tornadoes
B)supercell tornadoes
C)suction tornadoes
D)tornado families
E)tornado outbreaks

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Multivortex tornadoes are characterized by the presence of two or more smaller whirls or vortices rotating around a common center, within the larger tornado structure.

Violent Tornadoes (With Winds Exceeding 180 Knots)that Contain Smaller Whirls