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Tornadoes can form over most kinds of terrain, though mountainous terrain can hinder the development of tornado-producing storms. Hurricanes do not form over land. They form over warm ocean water.
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∙ 13y agoTornadoes form over land because that's where wind shear is usually the strongest. Strong wind shear is needed for tornadoes to form. Though a tornado can form over water as a waterspout. However, tornadoes (waterspouts) which occur far out at sea are unlikely to be spotted or reported
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∙ 8y agoFirewhirls, as they are properly called, can develop with any fire that is intense enough. They are most common in regions that are prone to major wildfires such as Southern California and parts of Australia.
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∙ 13y agoTornadoes or twisters usually form over land. But sometimes they form over water as waterspouts.
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Tornadoes and hurricanes develop over what?
Hurricanes develop over warm ocean water. Tornadoes usually form over land.
What weakens over land hurricanes or tornadoes?
Hurricanes weaken when they move over land.
Tornados and hurricanes develop over?
Hurricanes develop over warm ocean water while tornadoes usually form over land.
Does Minnesota get hurricanes or tornadoes?
Minnesota gets tornadoes but not hurricanes. Hurricanes form over wam ocean water and do not last very long over land. Minnesota is much too far from the ocean.
Why type of land do tornadoes and hurricanes form over?
Tornadoes can form over just about any sort of terrain but tend to be more common in flat or gently rolling areas. Hurricanes can only form over warm ocean water.
Tornadoes and hurricanes develop over what?
Hurricanes develop over warm ocean water. Tornadoes usually form over land.
Tornadoes and hurricanes develop over which of the following?
Hurricanes form over warm ocean water while tornadoes usually form over land.
What weakens over land hurricanes or tornadoes?
Hurricanes weaken when they move over land.
What do hurricanes and tornadoes form over?
Hurricanes form over warm ocean water. Tornadoes can form just about anywhere.
Tornados and hurricanes develop over?
Hurricanes develop over warm ocean water while tornadoes usually form over land.
Does Minnesota get hurricanes or tornadoes?
Minnesota gets tornadoes but not hurricanes. Hurricanes form over wam ocean water and do not last very long over land. Minnesota is much too far from the ocean.
Why type of land do tornadoes and hurricanes form over?
Tornadoes can form over just about any sort of terrain but tend to be more common in flat or gently rolling areas. Hurricanes can only form over warm ocean water.
Do tornadoes normally form in tropical oceans?
No, tornadoes most often form on land in temperate regions. Hurricanes normally form over tropical oceans.
Can hurricanes and tornadoes are both spinning stormes that start over water?
No. Hurricanes start over water and tornadoes are on land.
What type of surface area do tornadoes and hurricanes form?
Hurricanes can form only open warm ocean water with a temperature of least 80 degrees or 26 celsius. Tornadoes can form over land or water. A tornado formed over water is called a waterspout. Tornadoes can almost anywhere in the world with the right weather conditions. Their have been tornadoes on six continents. Hurricanes form in the tropics and then follow paths that take them either over land or they or they stay over the open ocean.
What storm forms in midwestern U.S. tornado or hurricane?
Tornadoes form in the Midwest. Hurricanes can't form over land.
Is a hurricane usually formed in the midwestern us?
No. Hurricanes can't form over land. Hurricanes typically form over the Atlantic Ocean. The Midwestern U.S. is, however prone to tornadoes.
