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Most tornadoes (about 99%) in the northern hemisphere rotate counterclockwise.

But most in the southern hemisphere rotate clockwise.

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Do most tornadoes in the northern hemisphere rotate in a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction?

Most tornadoes in the northern hemisphere, at least 99%, rotate counterclockwise.


What direction do tornadoes rotate in the northern hemishpere?

Tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere typically rotate counterclockwise.


Do tornadoes rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?

Tornadoes in the northern hemisphere typically rotate counterclockwise, while tornadoes in the southern hemisphere typically rotate clockwise. This rotation is due to the Coriolis effect caused by Earth's rotation.


Which way do tornadoes rotate?

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Which way do cyclones and tornadoes blow in the northern hemisphere?

In the northern hemisphere, cyclones and tornadoes rotate counterclockwise.


Do tornadoes go clockwise?

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Does a tornado spin counterclockwise?

The vast majority of tornadoes in the northern hemisphere spin counterclockwise. Most tornadoes in the southern hemisphere spin clockwise.


Do tornadoes rotate clockwise?

Nearly all tornadoes in the southern hemisphere do. However in the northern hemisphere most tornadoes rotate counterclockwise. A small percentage of tornadoes rotate opposite of what is normal for their hemisphere. These are called anticyclonic tornadoes.


Which way do hurricanes and tornadoes rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

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What direction do tornadoes twist in the southern hemisphere?

The vast majority of southern hemisphere tornadoes rotate clockwise. A small percentage rotate counterclockwise.


Do tornadoes spin the same way as hurricanes?

Yes, at least for the vast majority of tornadoes. Both rotate cyclonically, that is, counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern. However, a small number of tornadoes (less than 1%) rotate the opposite direction from normal. These are called anticyclonic tornadoes.


What direction would a tornado rotate in Kansas?

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