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With increasing population growth and suburban sprawl there is more opportunity for tornadoes to kill people can cause major damage. The tornadoes themselves are not becoming stronger or more dangerous. In fact, the number of strong tornadoes in the United States has actually decreased in the past 60 years.
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Are there more tornadoes in Arizona or Florida?
There are more tornadoes in Florida, which gets the most tornadoes of any state outside of Tornado Alley.
Which tornado occurs more often?
Tornadoes occur more. While an active year might see a few dozen hurricane-strength tropical cyclones in a year, the United States alone documents an averages of more than 1,200 tornadoes annually.
Which is most dangerous a land spout or a fire devil?
A fire devil or fire whirl is the more dangerous of the two, though they are both potentially deadly. Fire whirlds can produce wind speeds comparable to a tornado of moderate intensity, but are most dangerous for their ability to spread a fire quickly. The flames in a fire whirl burn hotter than in a normal flame. Landspouts are technically tornadoes, but are generally not as strong as supercell-spawned tornadoes. Landspouts rarely exceed EF1 intensity. These tornadoes can occasionally kill, but are unlikely to harm someone who takes adequate shelter.
Are there more tornadoes or hurricanes in Alabama?
There are more tornadoes. Alabama averages about 45 tornadoes per year and gets hit by a hurricane every few years.
What area in Wyoming gets tornadoes?
Any place in Wyoming can get tornadoes. However, tornadoes are more common in the eastern part of the state.
Which is more dangerous tornadoes or waterspouts?
Tornadoes are generally more dangerous as they are stronger than waterspouts.
Is a tornado dangerous?
All tornadoes are dangerous. Wedge tornadoes are usually stronger and thus more dangerous than smaller tornadoes, though this is not always the case.
Is a wedge tornado dangerous?
All tornadoes are dangerous. Wedge tornadoes are usually stronger and thus more dangerous than smaller tornadoes, though this is not always the case.
Are glaciers more dangerous than tornadoes?
no they are not
Are supercell tornadoes becoming more common in the Midwest?
yes it is. the tornadoes go swirl and dstroy things
Are tornadoes more dangerous at night?
Yes. Although they are not necessarily stronger, they can be much more dangerous because they are difficult or impossible to see.
What time of the day do the most dangerous tornadoes happen?
HIgly dangerous tornadoes can strike at any time of day or night, but they are most common between the hours of 4 pm and 9 pm. Tornadoes at night tend to be more dangerous because they are difficult to see.
Are tornadoes more dangerous than a hurricane?
A hurricane over can cause more damage, deaths and injuries than a tornado. This is because hurricanes affect a larger area and bring flooding in addition to strong winds. However, tornadoes are more dangerous and potentially more destructive on a localized scale.
Are tornadoes more dangerous than hurricanes?
In short, tornadoes are more violent than hurricanes and usually produce more severe damage, albeit over a much smaller area.
In the US is a tornado or lighting strike more dangerous?
Tornadoes kill more people and cause more damage than lighting.
Can tornadoes form in winter?
Yes, tornadoes can and do form in the winter, though it is generally the least active season in terms of tornadoes. Winter tornadoes can actually be more dangerous because they travel faster, giving people less time to take cover.
Which is more dangerous sharpay or a pitbull?
Any other breed is more dangerous than a pitbull to human beings. Pitbulls become dangerous to humans in rare ocations because the pitbull breed is not agresive toward humans.
