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There are three types of air needed to cause a tornado. The plains of the United States are uniquely suited to bring all these ingredients together. The main factors are Rocky Mountains to the west, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and a terrain that slopes downward from west to east.

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Q: What is the origin of the term tornado alley?
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Are there any tornado valleys in America?

The correct term is Tornado Alley, and yes. In fact the region that is properly called Tornado Alley is in the central United States.


Which term is used to reference the area of US which tornadoes are most frequent?

"Tornado Alley" is the term commonly used to reference the area in the United States where tornadoes are most frequent. It includes parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska.


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Is tornado alley in the US?

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