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Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere, but they tend to be more common and more destructive in some areas than in others. Since tornadoes are a weather phenomenon, their prevalence is largely controlled by a region's climate. A region must have the right combination of moisture, instability, wind shear, and weather systems to trigger severe storms.
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Can meteorologist predict where and when a tornado will occur?
Only to a limited degree. Meteorologists can predict areas where tornadoes might occur when the conditions for them arise. But there is no telling exactly when and where a storm will produce a tornado.
Why do tornadoes occur at 3pm and 9pm?
Tornadoes do NOT only occur at 3pm or 9pm. Tornadoes can occur at any time of the day or night, but MOST tornadoes come in late afternoon or evening at the hottest times of the day.
Is it true that Tornadoes only occur in Tornado Alley?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere. Tornado Alley just gets more tornadoes than anywhere else.
How many tornadoes does the world have each year?
That is not known. Official statistics say there are about 2,000 tornadoes in the world per year, but the actual number of tornadoes is probably much higher. Many countries do not keep record of their tornadoes and so only ones that cause major damage become known. Many tornadoes that occur in unpopulated areas go unnoticed.
Why do tornadoes only occur in the US?
They don't only occur in the U.S. Tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica and some of the deadliest tornadoes have occurred in Asia. However, the U.S. does have the highest number of tornadoes of any other country. This is due mostly to the climate setup, which has a near perfect setup for combining colliding air masses, instability, and strong wind shear to create strong, rotating thunderstorms called supercells. These storms produce the vast majority of tornadoes. Additionally, the U.S. keeps detailed records of its tornadoes, something most countries don't do.
Do tornadoes occur in hot areas?
Tornadoes can occur in most climates, but are more common in areas with hot climates. However, temperature is not the only factors. Tornadoes are rare in arid regions, for example.
Where do tornadoes not occur?
Very few places. The only areas where tornadoes do not occur are in polar climates and perhaps in some areas of extreme desert, such as parts of the Atacama.
Do tornadoes occur in every place?
No. Only in regions that get thunderstorms. Polar climates and areas of extreme desert (such as the Atacama) do not experience tornadoes.
Can tornadoes affect areas that don't have tornadoes?
No. Tornadoes cannot affect areas that don't have tornadoes. However, tornadoes can occur in more places than many people realize. It is not uncommon for people to think that tornadoes don't occur in their areas when, in fact, they do. This is a result of a few factors. First, although tornadoes can occur in most places on earth, they are quite rare in many areas. Second, many tornadoes are relatively weak and cause only minor to moderate damage and so are less reported than the EF4s and EF5s that level whole neighborhoods. Third, may people to not pay close enough attention to events and are quick to forget many events.
Can meteorologist predict where and when a tornado will occur?
Only to a limited degree. Meteorologists can predict areas where tornadoes might occur when the conditions for them arise. But there is no telling exactly when and where a storm will produce a tornado.
Why do tornadoes occur at 3pm and 9pm?
Tornadoes do NOT only occur at 3pm or 9pm. Tornadoes can occur at any time of the day or night, but MOST tornadoes come in late afternoon or evening at the hottest times of the day.
Do tornadoes only happen in the US?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
Is it true that Tornadoes only occur in Tornado Alley?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere. Tornado Alley just gets more tornadoes than anywhere else.
Does Georgia have tornadoes?
Georgia has their fair share of tornadoes. Not nearly as many as areas in the plains/midwest, but there are almost always several days out of each year in which a few tornadoes occur in the State of Georgia. They can happen anytime of year, but mostly they occur during the spring and fall. The only time they usually occur during the summer is when they are on the northeast side of a tropical system.
Are tornadoes only in the country?
If you mean only in rural areas, no. Tornadoes have torn through cities as well.
True or false tornadoes only occur in Tornado Alley states?
False. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere; Tornado Alley is just where strong tornadoes are most common.
Why are the hurricanes and tornadoes happening in only one part of the world?
There are certain areas more prone to tornadoes and hurricanes. However, tornado and hurricanes happen all over the world, but many to not get much attention
