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Tornadoes have recurred in all 50 U.S. States, though they are most common one the central plains and in the south. Tornadoes can occur most parts of the world except for polar regions and a few areas of extreme desert. Countries with high tornado rates include Australia, India, Bangladesh, and Argentina.
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Where are 95 percent of all tornadoes in the US located?
Most tornadoes in the U.S. occur between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains, though perhaps not as much as 95 percent.
Where besides the US do tornadoes most commonly occur?
Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere, but areas of high tornado activity other than the United States include southern Canada, India and Bangladesh, Australia, Argentina, South African, and parts of northern Europe.
What tornadoes are most common in the southeast of the US?
As with most other places, most tornadoes in the southeaster U.S. However, compared to other pares of the world, the Southeast has a rather high incidence of strong tornadoes, even the occasional F5.
Why are tornadoes common in other countries?
Tornadoes are a common, ubiquitous atmospheric phenomenon. They are most commonly recorded in and around the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. However, they are at their most powerful and destructive when they occur along "Tornado Alley" in the US, which therefore gets the most press coverage.
What is the name of the tornadoes that are most common in the southeast quadrant of the us?
The tornadoes that hit the southeastern U.S. are simply called tornadoes.
Where else in the world besides the US do tornadoes occur?
Everywhere that there are thunderstorms.
Do tornadoes occur elsewhere in the world besides the US?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms. Tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica.
Which half of the us is prone to tornadoes?
Tornadoes can occur in any part of the U.S. and have been confirmed in all 50 states. However, the greatest portion of tornadoes occur in the central and eastern part of the country between the Rockies and the Appalachians.
Can there be tornadoes in NY?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur anywhere in the US.
Is it true that tornadoes only occus in the US?
Tornadoes occur in other countries besides the US. However, the US heartland has ideal conditions for tornadoes.
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.
Do tornadoes only happen in the US?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
WHERE are tornadoes least likely to occur in the us?
Tornadoes are rare in the U.S. in Alaska, Hawaii, and in the contiguous states west of the Rockies. They are also less common in the northeastern part of the country.
In the US what time of the year do tornadoes usually occur?
Tornadoes tend to occur during late spring to early summer in the United States.
Where are do tornadoes occur in the US?
The can occur almost anywhere but are most common on the central plains.
How many tornados occurred in us each year?
Tornadoes occur in many areas around the world by no region experiences more tornadoes than the central United States. No one really knows for sure how many there are in the US each year, but it is estimated that over 1,000 tornadoes occur each year in the US, although many go undetected and unreported.
Why is the central part of the US also called tornado alley?
The Central Plains of the United states are often called Tornado Alley because more tornadoes occur there than anywhere else in the world.
