Some efforts for tracking tornadoes in the U.S. began as early as 1943. Official record keeping began in 1950.
Official record keeping for tornadoes in the U.S. began in 1950. Annual tornado death tolls are available as far back as 1875, though their accuracy is not as great as it is for years after 1950. Other data is hit-miss.
Tornadoes in the U.S. are called tornadoes.
There were 1132 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1991.
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the US but are most common on the Great Plains and in the Deep South.
Yes. The US has hundreds of tornadoes every year.
Official record keeping for tornadoes in the U.S. began in 1950. Annual tornado death tolls are available as far back as 1875, though their accuracy is not as great as it is for years after 1950. Other data is hit-miss.
Perhaps the most useful tool in tracking tornadoes is Doppler radar.
Tornadoes in the U.S. are called tornadoes.
Tornadoes occur in other countries besides the US. However, the US heartland has ideal conditions for tornadoes.
No, tornadoes do not have names like hurricanes. Tornadoes are typically identified by the location and intensity of the storm, while hurricanes are given names from a predetermined list for tracking and communication purposes.
No, they start from thunderstorms.
No. A lava flow may trigger convection, but not tornadoes.
Tornadoes start as a funnel cloud, becoming a tornado when they reach the ground.
No. Hurricanes start over water and tornadoes are on land.
Doppler radar is perhaps the most important tool in tracking tornadoes.
Definitely Not
In 2011 there were 1,626 tornadoes and 552 deaths.