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Why Does the United States Have So Many Tornadoes?

2 days ago
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  • #tornadoes
  • #climate change
  • Tornadoes struck Illinois, Indiana, and Alabama, causing fatalities and injuries.
  • Tornado season is starting earlier and storms are becoming more powerful.
  • The U.S. experiences around 1,200 tornadoes annually due to its geography.
  • Tornadoes form from supercell thunderstorms when cold, dry air meets warm, humid air.
  • Tornado Alley and Dixie Alley are regions prone to tornado formation.
  • Other regions like South America also experience tornadoes but with less monitoring.
  • Climate change may increase tornado monitoring efforts globally, but the U.S. remains the leader in tornado occurrences.