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Thunderstorms are formed by moisture and unstable air. There are three different types of thunderstorms; orographic, frontal and air mass.

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What geographical factors make tornadoes common in the US?

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How many each day?

Every day over 40000 thunderstorms form on this earth


What region on earth has thunderstorms every day?

Well, no where on Earth has thunderstorms every day but the most place where they have thunderstorms are in Hawaii.


Which layer of earth atmosphere does thunderstorms form?

Thunderstorms typically form in the troposphere, which is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather events occur. The intense vertical movement of air within the troposphere helps create the conditions necessary for thunderstorm development.


What do thunderstorms have to do with Tornadoes?

Tornadoes need thunderstorms to form.


What types of thunderstorms will often produce tornadoes?

Most tornadoes are produced by thunderstorms called supercells, though occasionally tornadoes form in squall lines.


What thunderstorms form the portion of the atmosphere that the cloud grow through must be?

Thunderstorms form in the troposphere. The tops of strong thunderstorms may go into the stratosphere.


What do thunderstorms do to the earth?

they hit the earth with strong powers


How can tornadoes form when it is a pretty day?

Tornadoes need thunderstorms to form. However, the day may be sunny before the thunderstorms develop. As the sun heats the earth it also heats the lower atmosphere. This makes the atmosphere unstable, which can lead to thunderstorms. There are also whirlwinds called dust devils that can form on hot, sunny days. These somewhat resemble tornadoes but they are not actually tornadoes.


Are tornadoes thunderstorms?

No. Tornadoes are violent whirlwinds that can form during thunderstorms.


Do thunderstorms occur during tornadoes?

Yes. Tornadoes form during severe thunderstorms. They cannot form without them.


Does thunderstorms form with dry air or moist air?

Thunderstorms require moist air to form. That is where the rain comes from.


Where are thunderstorms more likely to form on land or water?

Thunderstorms are more likely to form in areas that have large water bodies like the seas and lakes. Places that experience the convectional rainfall is the place that will experience thunderstorms on a regular basis.