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Tornadoes usually happen in a temperate to subtropical climate zone. Hot spots include the United States, southern Canada, India, Bangladesh, and Argentina.
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What is the middle of the USA called where most tornadoes happen?
The region is usually called Tornado Alley
Do tornadoes occur more in the great plains or in the valleys?
Tornadoes are more common on the Great Plains, though this has more to do with climate than with topography.
In which area does the combination of climate and weather conditions often result in violent tornadoes?
Tornadoes can form almost anywhere, but are most common in the central United States.
Does geography effect tornadoes?
On a large scale, yes. Geography affects climate, and climate determines how prone an area is to tornadoes. On a smaller scale, mountainous terrain can interfere with a storm's organization, making it harder for it to produce tornadoes. However, once a tornado forms it can pass over hills and mountains without being affected.
Where do two thirds of the worlds tornadoes happen?
Two thirds of the worlds recorded tornadoes occur int he United States. However, the U.S. portion of tornadoes is likely highly exaggerated as many countries do not keep records on their tornadoes.
Why tornadoes don't happen in Ottawa?
Tornadoes can happen in Ottawa. Canada does get tornadoes, though not as often as the U.S. due to its cooler climate.
What climate do tornadoes usually occur in?
Tornadoes are most common in temperate or subtropical climates.
Why do tornadoes happen in Australia?
Tornadoes can happen anywhere - they're usually formed from severe thunderstorms.
Do tornadoes usually happen during a thunderstorm?
Tornadoes always happen during thunderstorms. They cannot occur without them.
What months do tornadoes usually happen?
Normally in the Spring and early summer. But tornadoes can happen all year long.
What time of year does a tornado usually happen?
Tornadoes usually happen in the months; April, May, and June.
Around what time of day do tornadoes usually happen?
Tornadoes occur most often in the late afternoon.
Why do few tornadoes happen in the western US?
Tornadoes are relatively rare west of the Rockies largely due to the dry climate, which is not very good for producing the violent thunderstorms that bring tornadoes.
How many tornadoes happen in the UK?
The majority of UK tornadoes are not recorded. So most statistics on the number of recorded tornadoes in the UK are usually around 70. Most UK tornadoes happen in the countryside (so don't get noticed) and are very small (usually). It is common belief that more tornadoes happen in the UK than in the US (tornado ally included) - Although US tornadoes are way bigger and stronger than those in the UK and so more are likely to be noticed and therefore recorded. Tornadoes in the UK usually happen in the summer when the weather conditions are right.
Is tornado caused by climate change?
Tornadoes will happen with or without climate change. So far there is no conclusive evidence of a link between tornado activity and climate change.
Where do tornadoes usually happen in the us?
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the U.S. but they are most common on the Great Plains.
Does a tornado come in the summer fall winter or spring?
It depends on where you live. In the south tornadoes usually occur in late winter, spring and summer. In the north tornadoes usually happen during the late spring and summer. Overall tornadoes can happen at any time of year.
