Do tornadoes occur in Europe?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether tornadoes can happen in Europe, which involves understanding the geographical and meteorological conditions on the continent.
Answer
Yes, tornadoes occur in Europe.
Yes, tornadoes do occur in Europe.
Answer for screen readers
Yes, tornadoes do occur in Europe.
More Information
Europe experiences around 256 to 400 tornadoes annually, but these are generally not as strong as those in the US.
Tips
People often assume tornadoes are exclusive to North America, but they do occur in other parts of the world including Europe.
Sources
- Are There Tornadoes in Europe? - Science | HowStuffWorks - science.howstuffworks.com
- Tornadoes around the world | Royal Meteorological Society - rmets.org
- Does Europe have tornadoes? | Fox Weather - foxweather.com