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Yes. Tornadoes formed over water are called waterspouts.

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Do tornadoes form over cold water or tropic waters?

Generally tornadoes form over land, not water.


Does tornadoes form by land or water?

Tornadoes most often form on land, but they can form over water.


What do hurricanes and tornadoes form over?

Hurricanes form over warm ocean water. Tornadoes can form just about anywhere.


Do tornadoes only form over land?

No, they can form over water. At that point it is called a tornadic waterspout.


Do water tornadoes usually form on cold water?

No, water tornadoes, properly called waterspouts, usually form over water that is warmer than the air above it.


Does a tornado come from the ocean?

Tornadoes usually form over land rather than over bodies of water like oceans. However, if certain weather conditions are met, waterspouts can form over the ocean. Waterspouts are essentially tornadoes that form over water.


Tornadoes and hurricanes develop over what?

Hurricanes develop over warm ocean water. Tornadoes usually form over land.


Do tornadoes normally form in tropical oceans?

No, tornadoes typically form over land in association with thunderstorms. Waterspouts, which are tornadoes that form over water, can occur in tropical oceans under specific conditions, but they are generally much weaker than tornadoes that form over land.


Can tornadoes form over water and what are they called?

Yes. A tornado on water is called a waterspout.


Why are tornadoes attracted to water?

Tornadoes aren't so much attracted to water so much as water helps them form. Tornadoes form in thunderstorms, which are powered by moist air. A body of water adds moisture to the air, which can strengthen a thunderstorm and make it more likely to produce a tornado.


What are tornadoes at sea called?

Tornadoes that occur over water are typically referred to as waterspouts. They are similar to tornadoes but form over a body of water instead of over land. Waterspouts can be dangerous to marine vessels but typically do not cause as much damage as tornadoes on land.


What type of land do tornadoes and hurricanes form over?

Tornadoes can form over most kinds of terrain, though mountainous terrain can hinder the development of tornado-producing storms. Hurricanes do not form over land. They form over warm ocean water.