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Which of the 7 continents do the most violent tornadoes occur?
The most violent tornadoes generally occur in North America.
When do most violent tornadoes happen?
Most violent tornadoes (F4 and F5) occur in the months of March-June.
Can tornadoes occur in Africa?
Yes, tornadoes occur on every continent except Antarctica.
How common are tornadoes in South Australia?
Tornadoes are not "common" anywhere in Australia, but they do occur. They are more likely to occur in the southwestern region of Western Australia, and the southeast, such as southeastern South Australia and western Victoria, where temperature changes can be sudden and dramatic. they have also been known to occur in southeast Queensland, and northeastern New South Wales. On the whole, Australia-wide, tornadoes occur on an average of about 16 a year. These are nowhere near as violent and damaging as tornadoes in the USA.
Are tornadoes in tornado alley violent?
A tornado anywhere is a violent event. If you mean by the technical definition of a violent tornado, one rated EF4 or EF5, such tornadoes do occur fairly regularly in Tornado Alley, but make up a very small minority of the tornadoes that occur there. As with most places, most of the tornadoes in Tornado Alley are rated EF0 or EF1.
Where can tornadoes occur is it one place?
Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that thunderstorms occur, but are more common in some areas. Hot spots include the central United States, Southern Canada, India and Bangladesh, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa.
Do most tornadoes occur northeast and south?
Tornadoes can occur in any direction, not just northeast and south. They are most common in an area known as Tornado Alley in the central United States, where conditions are favorable for their formation.
What region of the US experiences violent tornadoes caused by the combination of climate and weather conditions?
Violent tornadoes have been recorded in most states east of the Rockies. However, most of the violent tornadoes occur on the Great Plains in the central part of the country.
Are tornadoes in Canada weaker than those that occur in the US?
Yes, generally, they are, though that does not mean that Canada does not get violent tornadoes.
Where do tornados mostly occur?
Tornadoes are most common on the central plains of the United States, in what has come to be known as Tornado Alley.
Where else do tornadoes form besides US?
Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere in the world, however, they are most common in areas such as India, Bangladesh, southern Canada, Australia, Argentina, and South Africa.
When do voilent tornadoes occur?
Violent tornadoes (those rated F4 and F5) most often strike in late spring or early summer. However, they can occur at any time of year.
