tropical cyclones are called "hurricanes" in the North Atlantic Ocean and Eastern and Central Pacific Ocean east of the international dateline. They are called "typhoons" or sometimes "super typhoons" if they are really strong in the Pacific Ocean west of the dateline. They are known as "cyclones" in the North Indian ocean and in the Southern Hemisphere
Tornadoes are often called twisters. Some people call them cyclones, though this is not a correct name as it already applies to something else.
There were 126 tornado fatalities in 2008.
Tornadoes are relatively rare in China, with an average of about 20 tornadoes reported each year. The tornadoes in China typically occur in the spring and summer months in regions such as the eastern and central parts of the country.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in the southwest US, particularly in states like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico. While tornadoes in this region may not be as common as in the central US, they can still pose a significant threat to life and property.
The United States averages about 1200 tornadoes per year, which would work out to about 3600 tornadoes in an average 3-year period.
Tornadoes in the U.S. are called tornadoes.
As of July 25, tornadoes in the US have killed 10 people in 2015.
Tornadoes killed 81 people in the U.S. in 2007.
Tornadoes in the U.S. killed 70 people in 2012.
They are called storm chasers.
It is called Tornado Alley.
The area that gets the most tornadoes in the U.S. (or in the world for that matter) is called Tornado Alley.
In 2009, 22 people in the U.S. were killed by tornadoes.
Because when tornadoes hit the ground they spin in a cyclone-like vortex of wind, dust and debris.
The idea is that studying tornadoes, which sometimes means getting close to them, allows us to better understand them. A better understanding of tornadoes may help us predict them, which would mean better warnings for people who might be in the path of a tornado.
Tornadoes are severe wind storms and do not speak, let alone call out a name.
Tornadoes are often called twisters.