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Why cant tornadoes go on hills?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

They can. The belief that hills stop tornadoes is a complete myth.

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Can a tornado go on hills or just flat land?

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Yes. Tornadoes can occur in Beverly Hills.


Do hills protect a town from a tornadoes?

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Can a tornado go uphill?

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Does a tornado go downhill?

They can. Contrary to popular belief hills do not offer protection from tornadoes.


Why can't tornadoes sustain around hills?

They can. The idea that hills disrupt tornadoes is a myth. There are countless records of tornadoes, both strong and weak, going through hills and even mountains.


Do hills stop tornadoes?

Hills do not stop tornadoes, as tornadoes can pass over or through hills with varying effects. The presence of hills can affect the strength and behavior of a tornado, but they do not act as a barrier that will prevent a tornado from occurring.


Can tornado climb hills?

Yes, tornadoes can and have hit mountainous areas.


Can tornadoes go downhill?

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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 go down hills?

Tornadoes generally move in a straight path and do not typically follow the contour of hills. However, the intensity of a tornado's winds can be affected by the terrain it encounters. In some cases, a hill may disrupt or weaken a tornado, but it is not a definitive factor in its movement.


Do hills protect a town from a tornado?

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