Violent tornadoes can occur in many places around the world, but the United States experiences a higher number than any other country, Fox 4 KDFW reported:
“Tornadoes are some of the most destructive and mesmerizing weather phenomena on this planet and scientists are still learning more about them to this day, including how often they occur and where.
“Some places are more likely to experience these violent rotating columns of air than others.
“The United States has had the most tornadoes than any other country in recorded history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center.
“On average, the U.S. has about 1,200 tornadoes hit every year, which is a sizable difference compared to other areas of the world such as New Zealand, which only reports about 20 tornadoes a year.
“These averages, however, are only rough estimates as the method of recording tornadoes is always changing and it’s a difficult task, according to Dr. Harold Brooks, senior research scientist at the NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory in Oklahoma.”
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