<human>:  What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?
<bot>: The main difference between a hurricane and a tornado is that a hurricane is a large tropical storm system with winds up to 74 mph or more, while a tornado is a violent, rotating column of air that typically descends from a thunderstorm and can have wind speeds up to 300 mph or more. Hurricanes can also produce large amounts of rain, whereas tornadoes are typically accompanied by severe thunderstorms and hail.