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They can, but most tornadoes happen on land.
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Can tornadoes travel over a body of water?
Yes, tornadoes on water are called waterspouts.
Where do water tornadoes travel on?
they travel on water mostly in the oceans and they're called waterspouts
Can tornadoes go through oceans?
Yes they actually can. These water tornadoes are also known as watersprouts.
From where to where do tornadoes travel?
Tornadoes can travel in any direction, but will most often travel from southwest to northeast.
What direction do tornadoes usall travel?
Most tornadoes travel from southwest to northeast.
Why can't tornadoes travel downhill?
Tornadoes can travel down hill. Contrary to popular belief, hills have little to no effect on tornadoes.
How does water travel through water?
no
Can radio signal travel through salt water?
Radio signals can travel through salt water.
Can tornadoes occur in the water?
No. A tornado that moves onto water will keep going without being significantly affected. In such a case it is called a waterspout. Waterspouts can also develop on water and then move onto land as tornadoes. There are numerous examples of tornadoes crossing water. Most notably, the three deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history all crossed the Mississippi River. See the links below for tornadoes moving across water.
Which directions do tornadoes travel?
Tornadoes can travel in any direction, but the majority move in an easterly. The most common direction of travel is northeast.
How far can tornadoes move?
The distance that tornadoes travel varies greatly. Most tornadoes travel a mile or two, but long track tornadoes can travel for well over 100 miles. The longest tornado path on record was 219 miles.
Why can't tornadoes pass through water?
Tornadoes can actually pass over bodies of water without being affected much. In fact all three of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history crossed the Mississippi River.
