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Yes. Especially the more western situated islands are regularly hit by tornadoes. Especially the islands of Yap and surrounding islands are crossed by tornadoes who are moving westwards towards Marianas and Philippines and the Asian mainland. The inhabitants live with it, and have a realistic view of the danger. The experienced seafarers even have a regular Tornado-training, which allows them to ride out and survive a tornado, being on open sea in their traditional outrigger canoes. I was honored to take part in such an exercise, which lasted over 8 hours under live conditions on open - actually rough - sea 30 miles from any land. Any experience of a lifetime.
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Where is Micronessia?
The broad area of the Pacific Ocean known as Micronesia is generally north of the equator and west of the International Date Line. There is also an independent country called the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in this area.
How many tornadoes were there in 2012?
The number of tornadoes that occurred worldwide in 2012 is not known. The United States experienced 940 recorded tornadoes, making it a below-average year.
What are Guam's neighbors?
Saipan, Tinian, Rota and other islands part of the Mariana Archipelago. Guam is the largest island of the archipelago and the region known as Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean. We are surrounded by our neighbors that we refer to as "Micronesians," although we all are. They from islands that form the Federated States of Micronesia that has a compact of free association with the US. Our other neighbors are the Republic of Palau. Japan is about 1,500 miles to the west of Guam and Hawaii is about 3,800 miles to the east of Guam.
What percentage of the world's tornadoes occur in the US?
About 75% of recorded tornadoes strike the United States. This is misleading however, as many countries do not keep records of their tornadoes. The actual number of tornadoes outside the U.S. is not known.
Is Northern Mariana Islands a us territory?
The region Micronesia is composed of many countries and territories. The Northern Mariana Islands and Guam are both territories of the USA, whereas no other country or territory there is. The Federated States of Micronesia, an independent country composing of 4 small 'states', Chuuk, Kosrae, Yap, and Caroline, is in Free Association with the USA. This basically means that it has earned its independence, but greatly relies on the USA to keep the country in good shape. 2 other countries are in Free Association with the USA. These are Marshall Islands and Palau.
Names of known Tornadoes?
Tornadoes don't get named, Hurricanes do, but Tornadoes don't.
Are tornadoes fairly common in the state of Texas?
The northern part of Texas in in the area known as "Tornado Alley". This is a region of the United States that is prone to frequent tornadoes. Texas had 8049 tornadoes from January 1, 1950 to July 31, 2009. The highest number of all the states that are in tornado alley.
Where do 3 out of 4 tornadoes occur?
It is estimated that 3 out of every 4 tornadoes occur in the United States, 80% of those occur on the Great Plains, also known as Tornado Alley.
What are tornadoes commonly known for?
Tornadoes are commonly known for tearing swaths of destruction through communities.
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 are the strongest tornados usually reported?
The strongest tornadoes are reported in the Midwestern United States, in the area known as Tornado Alley.
What are the top 5 regions in the world that have tornadoes?
The top 5 regions in the world known for tornadoes are the central United States (Tornado Alley), the southern Plains of the United States, parts of Argentina, parts of South Africa, and portions of Bangladesh and eastern India.
