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What weather comes with tornadoes?
Tornadoes are produced by very strong thunderstorms. So aside from the obvious thunder and lightning tornadoes are often accompanied by heavy rain (though often in a different portion of the storm), hail, and strong straight-line winds.
Are there tornadoes in Basingstoke?
Tornadoes do occur in the UK, so it is entirely possible for them to occr in Basingstoke.
Where in America do tornadoes happen?
Tornadoes can occur in the central part of the United States, often referred to as "Tornado Alley." This region includes states such as Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, where the atmospheric conditions are conducive to the formation of tornadoes. Tornadoes can also occur in other parts of the country, such as the Southeast and Midwest.
Are there tornadoes in Europe?
Yes, tornadoes can occur in Europe, but they are less common compared to regions like the United States. The most tornado-prone countries in Europe are the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany. tornadoes in Europe tend to be weaker and less frequent compared to those in tornado alley in the United States.
What continent does not have tornadoes?
Antarctica is the continent that does not have tornadoes. Tornadoes typically form over land, so the cold and uninhabited nature of Antarctica makes it unlikely for tornadoes to occur there.
How often do tornadoes happen in LA California?
Since 1950 there have been six or so tornadoes in Los Angeles according to SPC records. This works out to an average of about one every 10 years.
Where do 3 out of 4 tornadoes happen in the world?
The majority of recorded tornadoes in the world occur in the United States. This is somewhat misleading, however. The actual number of tornadoes occuring outside the United States is probably much higher than records indicate. Many countries do not conduct surveys or keep detailed records, so many of the less damaging tornadoes and tornadoes that occur in sparsely populated areas are never recorded. It is quite possible that thousands of tornadoes go undocumented every year.
Where do most tornadoes form in they US and how many occur in a year?
Generally, the highest number of tornadoes in the U.S. occur on the Great Plains, so much so that the region is sometimes called Tornado Alley. The region experiences as many as 800 tornadoes per year.
Where does fire tornadoes occur and why?
"Fire tornadoes", more properly called firewhirls, can be produced by almost any intense fire, so they can occur anywhere that large fires are possible.
Can lightning be near cyclones and tornadoes?
Yes. Cyclones often produce thunderstorms, and tornado occur during thunderstorms. So both are commonly accompanied by lighting.
Are there tornadoes in Fresno?
No. Every so often a small one may form and touch down, but that is unusual and a news story when it happens.
How can tornadoes be managed?
We cannot change where or when tornadoes occur, but we can warn people so that they can get to safety and build homes and buildings that can better withstand them.
