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Yes, tornadoes can occur in the prairie regions of North America. The flat terrain and abundant moisture in the prairies make them conducive to the formation of tornadoes, especially during the spring and summer months when warm, moist air collides with cool, dry air.
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Can tornadoes do damage to the atmosphere?
No. Tornadoes do not damage the atmosphere.
Do tornadoes rotate clockwise?
Nearly all tornadoes in the southern hemisphere do. However in the northern hemisphere most tornadoes rotate counterclockwise. A small percentage of tornadoes rotate opposite of what is normal for their hemisphere. These are called anticyclonic tornadoes.
Which direction do tornadoes spin in the southern hemisphere?
Tornadoes in the southern hemisphere typically spin clockwise.
Do tornadoes form on mountains?
Tornadoes can form in mountains, but most do not.
What do tornadoes create?
Tornadoes do not create anything; they only destroy.
What is the nickname for the prairie where tornadoes are very common?
Tornadoes are most common on the Great Plains in the United States, earning that region the nickname "Tornado Alley."
How come tornadoes go some places more often but not others?
It depends on the location. Tornadoes usually occur in dry areas with alot of dust, such as a prairie
Does geography have to do anything with the number of tornadoes state gets?
Yes. The flatter the land is, the more likely it is to have a tornado, which is why the American prairie is referred to as "Tornado Alley." It is so flat.
What other country besides the US gets tornadoes?
Canada experiences tornadoes as well, primarily in the provinces of Ontario and the prairie provinces. The frequency and intensity of tornadoes in Canada are lower than in the United States, but they still pose a threat to communities in the region.
What is the Largest of the three prairie provinces?
Alberta is the largest prairie province by land size. Saskatchewan is the prairie province with the most prairie land.
Where is the Eden Prairie Library in Eden Prairie located?
The address of the Eden Prairie Library is: 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie, 55344 5319
Where is the Prairie District in Prairie located?
The address of the Prairie District is: 71 Smith Creek Rd, Prairie, 83647 9803
What would you likely see on a prairie?
prairie dogs, prairie grass and bison.
How did Grand Prairie get its name?
A woman got off the train and said "This is a Grand Prairie"!
What is the largest of the Prairie Provinces?
Alberta is the largest prairie province by land size. Saskatchewan is the prairie province with the most prairie land.
What did the Indians do to the prairie compared to what did the pioneers do to the prairie?
the indians used the resources they had such a the prairie and the animals on it. the europeans plowed most of the prairie and didn't use what they had
What is a wind moving in two directions over a prairie makes air in the middle spin called?
A wind moving in two directions over a prairie that makes air in the middle spin is called a vortex or a whirlwind. This phenomenon occurs when different wind speeds or directions create a rotating column of air, often seen in tornadoes or dust devils.
