0
Why would people choose to live in areas that are susceptible to tornadoes?
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
As with any place, there are advantages and disdvantages. There is no place you can live where there is not some form of danger or health hazard. Even in tornado prone areas, your chances of having your home badly damaged by a tornado are low, and your chances of being killed or injured by a tornado are even lower. Consider that, on average, tornadoes in the United States kill about 60 people annually while about 17,000 are murdered. Considering the effects of natural disasters, crime, pollution, and overcrowding together, you are probably safer in Oklahoma City than in New York City.
In terms of advanatges, the states in this region offer economic and busniess opportunities in the forms of agriculture, technological development, mining, oil and natural gas, and manufacturing. There are also a number of military bases, taking advandtages of the central location within the country.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
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.
What are Vulnerabilities defined as?
'Vulnerabilities' are areas where people or things are susceptible to danger.
Which areas in Florida have no tornadoes?
There is no place in Florida that is immune to tornadoes.
What storms cover large areas tornadoes or hurricanes?
Hurricanes cover large areas. Tornadoes are much smaller.
Did the Inuit tribe have tornadoes?
The Inuit people typically live in Northern Canada so earthquakes are more likely to occur in their areas of residence rather than tornadoes.
Do tornadoes begin as areas of high pressure?
No. Like virtually all stormy weather, tornadoes are associated with low pressure areas. Tornadoes themselves produce intense low pressure.
What town in Missouri does not have tornadoes?
Tornadoes have occurred in most areas of Missouri. No town is safe.
Where are tornadoes least common?
Tornadoes don't occur in Antarctica or in areas of extreme desert.
Do tornadoes only form in warm areas?
No. While tornadoes are more common in warm areas, they have been spotted as far north as Alaska.
Do tornadoes avoid downtown areas?
No, they do not. Relatively few tornadoes hit downtown areas simply becuase such areas make up an incredibly small portion of land in the U.S.
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.
How are people who live in areas that experience tornadoes warned of an approaching storm?
Go to a safe place and stay in the basement
