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Tornadoes do not always hit the same places. However tornadoes, especially the strong ones that are likely to become major new items are more common in certain regions due to climatic reasons.

The central and southern United States experience a convergence of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico, dry air from the Rockies, cool air from Canada combined with wind shear and an inversion cap. This leads to powerful, rotating thunderstorms called supercells, which produce the majority of tornadoes. Similar conditions can occur elsewhere, but not as often. Reporting is also a factor. The United States is the only developed nation that experiences violent tornadoes on a regular basis. Other, less developed nations also have violent tornadoes, but do not conduct surveys or keep extensive records.

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