They can. Rivers are by no means a requirement for tornado formation, but neither do they prevent tornadoes in any way. A number of tornadoes, for example, have crossed the Mississippi river.
Tornadoes are not a common occurrence near the equator, however, waterspouts, which occasionally come on land an become tornadoes may still occur. Near the equator such tornadoes probably spin clockwise and counterclockwise in equal numbers.
Yes. India has had tornadoes. They are most common in the areas near Bangladesh.
No. In fact dues to the sea breeze being near the ocean can actually make it more likely that tornadoes will occur. Florida, for example, rivals Tornado Alley in number of tornadoes per area unit.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur where in Indiana. Records indicate that two tornadoes have occurred in or very near Cedar Lake since 1950.
Tornadoes do not get actual names. Tornadoes are usually referred to by where they occur, most often a town that they hit or go near.
Most tornadoes occur in spring.
Tornadoes occur during severe thunderstorms.
Tornadoes are most likely to occur in the northeastern part of Texas, ranging from the Texas Panhandle to near the Arkansas state line and south to around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
It is probably possible, as tornadoes can occur in Arizona. However, not tornadoes have been recorded near Moreci since official records began in 1950.
Yes, landslides can occur near rivers, especially in areas with steep slopes and loose soil. Factors like heavy rainfall, erosion, and human activities can all contribute to landslides near rivers. The presence of a river can also increase the likelihood of landslides due to the erosion of riverbanks and destabilization of the surrounding soil.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in Hawaii, but they are very rare.
Yes. Tornadoes occur in both hemispheres.