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.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in New York. While they are not as common as in some other parts of the United States, tornadoes have been known to touch down in New York, particularly during severe weather events. It is important for residents to be aware of the potential for tornadoes and have a plan in place in case one does occur.
Tornadoes can occur in many parts of the world, not just in Tornado Alley in the central United States. They can form in any region where the right atmospheric conditions are present, although Tornado Alley does have a higher frequency of tornadoes.
They don't. The US has 40 times the number of tornadoes that England has, and they tend to be much more intense- less than 10% of English tornadoes are strong, 42% of US tornadoes are strong storms.
Tornadoes are least likely to occur in a polar climate.
Tornadoes are more common during the day, but they happen at night fairly often as well. About 58% of tornadoes occur during the day.
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
Tornadoes occur in other countries besides the US. However, the US heartland has ideal conditions for tornadoes.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms. Tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica.
Tornadoes tend to occur during late spring to early summer in the United States.
The can occur almost anywhere but are most common on the central plains.
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False. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere; Tornado Alley is just where strong tornadoes are most common.
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the US but are most common on the Great Plains and in the Deep South.
Tornadoes occur in all months, but are most common in the spring and summer. On average tornado activity in the US peaks in May.
Yes. The United States gets more tornadoes than any other country.
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the U.S. but they are most common on the Great Plains.
Everywhere that there are thunderstorms.