EARTH SCIENCE
NATURAL HAZARDS
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Detailed explanation-1: -Most tornadoes are found in the Great Plains of the central United States – an ideal environment for the formation of severe thunderstorms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Supercell Tornadoes Tornadoes that come from a supercell thunderstorm are the most common, and often the most dangerous.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tornadoes are storms in which powerful rotating winds form a column that extends from a cloud to the ground. Tornado winds are the strongest on Earth. They have top speeds of up to 300 miles per hour (500 kilometers per hour). High winds can flatten buildings and propel heavy objects into the air, such as cars.
Detailed explanation-4: -Eastern parts of India, particularly West Bengal and Orissa, are vulnerable to tornadoes during pre-monsoon season (March-May).