Why The United States Gets So Many Powerful Tornadoes

Why The United States Gets So Many Powerful Tornadoes

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Geography, Science, Biology

10th Grade - University

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The video explores the phenomenon of tornadoes, focusing on their frequent occurrence in the United States, particularly in a region known as Tornado Alley. It explains the global distribution of tornadoes, the intensity scale from F0 to F6, and the unique geographic conditions that make Tornado Alley prone to tornadoes. The video also discusses why the Southeast US, despite fewer tornadoes, experiences higher fatalities due to factors like nocturnal tornadoes, population density, and geographic features.

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