Which country is famous for tornado?

The United States has the most tornadoes of any country, as well as the strongest and most violent tornadoes. A large portion of these tornadoes form in an area of the central United States popularly known as Tornado Alley. Canada experiences the second most tornadoes.

Why does Bangladesh have so many tornadoes?

The prevalence of tornadoes across Bangladesh all has to do with geography. South of the country is the large Bay of Bengal, which is a warm and humid body of water similar to the Gulf of Mexico (due to the influence of the Bay of Bengal, locals actually call the tornadoes “Bengal tornadoes.”).

Where is the safest place to take shelter in a tornado?

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Go to the basement or an inside room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway). If possible, avoid sheltering in a room with windows. For added protection get under something sturdy (a heavy table or workbench).

Has Japan ever had a tornado?

A tornado has ripped through part of eastern Japan killing a teenage boy and injuring dozens of other people. The twister hit power lines in the city of Tsukuba just north of Tokyo. Power is still out in around 20,000 homes and many other houses have been destroyed. Rob Broomby reports.

Are there tornadoes in Australia?

Australia has no tornado season, but they usually occur in late spring to early summer, and most frequently in the south-western and eastern parts of the country. According to Geoscience Australia, tornadoes are “the rarest and most violent of thunderstorm phenomena”.

Are tornadoes Only in America?

The majority of recorded tornadoes do occur in the United States; however, tornadoes have been observed on every continent except Antarctica. Besides North America, Europe, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, and eastern India also experience tornadoes on a regular basis.

Does Europe have tornadoes?

Europe is not a tornado-free region. ‘In the US, some 1 200 tornadoes are observed every year,’ said Dr Pieter Groenemeijer, director of the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL), a non-profit association based in Wessling, near Munich (DE). ‘In Europe, we have an average of 300 every year,’ he added.

Are there tornadoes in Russia?

A tornado has hit the eastern Russian city of Blagoveshensk, killing one person and injuring 28. The twister reportedly left thousands of people without electricity after knocking out power lines.