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Tornadoes occur in other countries besides the US. However, the US heartland has ideal conditions for tornadoes.
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Do tornadoes only occur in the US?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere in the world.
Do tornadoes only happen in the US?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
Tornadoes are the most common in the south east quadrant of the US true or false?
True. Of the four quadrants of the United States, the southeastern quadrant gets the most tornadoes.
Is the US the only place that has tornadoes?
No, tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica. But usually, the US is the most common place for tornadoes, especially in Tornado Alley.
Which state in the US has the least tornadoes?
Alaska has only recorded 4 weak tornadoes since 1950.
Tornadoes are most common in the southeast quadrant of the US?
True. The two most active areas for tornadoes in the U.S. are in the southeastern quadrant of the country.
What is the only state in the US that doesn't get tornadoes?
There is none. All 50 states have had tornadoes. Even Alaska has had 4.
In the US most tornadoes are classified as intense?
No. Intense tornadoes (those rated EF3 or higher) only account for about 3% of tornadoes in the U.S. Most tornadoes are rated as weak, EF0 or EF1.
What do they call tornadoes in US?
Tornadoes in the U.S. are called tornadoes.
Is the US only country in the world that has tornadoes?
No. Many countries have tornadoes. The U.S. just gets more than other places.
Is tornadoes are most common in the Midwestern US a true fact?
Yes. This is the most tornado-prone region in the world.
What do people in the US call tornadoes?
"Tornadoes" or "Twisters".
