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Can tornadoes happen on mountains

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Yes. Many tornadoes have occurred in forests, with some of the larger and stronger ones destroying thousands of trees.

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Yes, contrary to popular belief tornadoes can and have hit mountainous areas. Some tornadoes have been recorded at elevations as high as 12,000 feet.

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They can. A number of tornadoes have torn through forests, particularly tornadoes that strike the eastern United States.

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