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they travel on water mostly in the oceans and they're called waterspouts
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Can tornadoes travel over a body of water?
Yes, tornadoes on water are called waterspouts.
Do tornadoes travel through water?
They can, but most tornadoes happen on land.
From where to where do tornadoes travel?
Tornadoes can travel in any direction, but will most often travel from southwest to northeast.
What direction do tornadoes usall travel?
Most tornadoes travel from southwest to northeast.
Why can't tornadoes travel downhill?
Tornadoes can travel down hill. Contrary to popular belief, hills have little to no effect on tornadoes.
Can tornadoes occur in the water?
No. A tornado that moves onto water will keep going without being significantly affected. In such a case it is called a waterspout. Waterspouts can also develop on water and then move onto land as tornadoes. There are numerous examples of tornadoes crossing water. Most notably, the three deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history all crossed the Mississippi River. See the links below for tornadoes moving across water.
Which directions do tornadoes travel?
Tornadoes can travel in any direction, but the majority move in an easterly. The most common direction of travel is northeast.
How far can tornadoes move?
The distance that tornadoes travel varies greatly. Most tornadoes travel a mile or two, but long track tornadoes can travel for well over 100 miles. The longest tornado path on record was 219 miles.
What direction do tornadoes travel?
Northeast
Has there ever been a water tornado?
There are no tornadoes that are made of water, but tornadoes do touch down on water fairly often. Tornadoes on water are called waterspouts.
What direction does tornadoes usually go in?
Tornadoes most often travel from southwest to northeast.
What name do open water tornadoes have?
Tornadoes on water are called waterspouts.
