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Tornadoes can form in mountains, but most do not.
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Where do tornadoes form you the sky or on ground?
Tornadoes form from the sky.
Why don't tornadoes hit mountain land?
They do hit mountainous areas, but it is not very common for two reasons. First, mountainous areas tend to be dry due to something called the rain shadow effect. Tornadoes need moisture to form. Second, mountains can interfere to some degree with the mechanisms that produce tornadoes, but once the tornado is established mountains will not stop it.
Do Clouds Form a Tornadoes?
Yes. Tornadoes form from cumulonimbus clouds.
What is the climate when tornadoes do form?
When thunderstorms occur with strong, intense winds. tornadoes form when those winds start to rotate tornadoes form
Do tornadoes form when it is cold and windy with no clouds?
No. Tornadoes only form with thunderstorms.
Is it impossible to have a tornadoes if mountains are surrounding you?
No. A tornado can form among mountains and pass over them unhindered.
Can tornadoes form?
Yes, tornadoes can form. Hundreds, even thousands of tornadoes form every year.
Why do tornadoes happen in Africa?
Tornadoes happen in Africa because of the mountains they have or because of the weather.
Do tornadoes form from thunderclouds?
Yes. Tornadoes form from thunderstorms.
Where do tornadoes form you the sky or on ground?
Tornadoes form from the sky.
Why don't tornadoes hit mountain land?
They do hit mountainous areas, but it is not very common for two reasons. First, mountainous areas tend to be dry due to something called the rain shadow effect. Tornadoes need moisture to form. Second, mountains can interfere to some degree with the mechanisms that produce tornadoes, but once the tornado is established mountains will not stop it.
Do tornadoes form from stratus clouds?
No. Tornadoes form from cumulonimbus clouds.
Do Clouds Form a Tornadoes?
Yes. Tornadoes form from cumulonimbus clouds.
What is the climate when tornadoes do form?
When thunderstorms occur with strong, intense winds. tornadoes form when those winds start to rotate tornadoes form
Where in the US do they have tornadoes?
All 50 states in the U.S. have had tornadoes. However, the majority touch down between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains, particularly on the Great Plains. Florida also sees a high number of tornadoes.
Why do tornadoes not form in antarcica?
Antarctica is too cold for tornadoes to form. Tornadoes need energy from warm air.
When and where are most tornadoes occur?
Most of the world's tornadoes happen in an area called "Tornado Alley". It is between the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains. It's a huge area.
