Why the US has so many tornadoes

Share
Vox
Published at : 19 Dec 2021
1880697 views
35805

Tornado Alley experiences more tornadoes than anywhere else in the world — why?
This video is presented by CuriosityStream: https://www.curiositystream.com/Vox

Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab

The United States experiences more tornadoes than any other country, averaging over 1,200 per year. Most of those twisters are touching down in the central part of the country in an area called “Tornado Alley.” While the boundaries of this tornado hotbed are disputed, there’s no denying that something is going on here — and it all has to do with geography.

The map we use in this video for Tornado Alley boundaries is from NOAA — you can find that and more information on their website: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/climate-information/extreme-events/us-tornado-climatology/tornado-alley

Information on tornado averages and trends can also be found at NOAA:
https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/climate-information/extreme-events/us-tornado-climatology/trends

You may have noticed on our graphic around the one-minute mark that many of the Southeastern US states are prone to tornadoes as well. This is because they’re part of an area called “Dixie Alley.” The main difference between this area and Tornado Alley that tornadoes in Dixie Alley are more likely to touch down in the fall, while Tornado Alley experiences twisters in the early spring. This happens for the reasons outlined in the video above. This article offers a fairly compelling comparison of the two:
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.660.5241&rep=rep1&type=pdf

Finally, this video offered a simplified explanation of a really complex weather phenomenon. This National Geographic article does a really great job breaking it down again and also offers information on why it’s so hard to track and predict tornadoes:
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/05/150511-tornadoes-storms-midwest-weather-science/

Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO

Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what’s really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com.

Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE
Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o
Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H

tornadotornado alleytwister

S1MPLE IS REALLY CONFIDENT IN HIS FLICKS!! G2 NIKO PREPARED HIS JUAN DEAG FOR THE MAJOR!! CSGO

S1MPLE IS REALLY CONFIDENT IN HIS FLICKS!! G2 NIKO PREPARED HIS JUAN DEAG FOR THE MAJOR!! CSGO

Pulled My Teenage Sons Bed Away From The Wall And Found This #Shorts

Pulled My Teenage Sons Bed Away From The Wall And Found This #Shorts

ASMR Best Food Challenges | Squid Game Party By LiLiBu

ASMR Best Food Challenges | Squid Game Party By LiLiBu

NASA launches new spacecraft to look at most extreme objects in the cosmos

NASA launches new spacecraft to look at most extreme objects in the cosmos

God Leads His Dear Children Along – Jennifer LaMountain

God Leads His Dear Children Along – Jennifer LaMountain

From paralysis to allergic reactions: The injuries claimed while being treated for COVID-19

From paralysis to allergic reactions: The injuries claimed while being treated for COVID-19

The Worst Bear Market of our Lifetime... Here's Why and WHEN it Will Start | Alessio Rastani

The Worst Bear Market of our Lifetime... Here's Why and WHEN it Will Start | Alessio Rastani

9/11 - The unheeded warning | DW Documentary

9/11 - The unheeded warning | DW Documentary

2 questions to uncover your passion -- and turn it into a career | Noeline Kirabo

2 questions to uncover your passion -- and turn it into a career | Noeline Kirabo

Michael Learns To Rock Greatest Hits💋The Best Of Michael Learns To Rock

Michael Learns To Rock Greatest Hits💋The Best Of Michael Learns To Rock

Spec Ops REACT to Shepherd's Betrayal in COD: MW2 Remastered | Experts React

Spec Ops REACT to Shepherd's Betrayal in COD: MW2 Remastered | Experts React

U2, Aerosmith, GNR, Nirvana Queen, Scorpions, ACDC, Bon Jovi 📻 Classic Rock Songs 60s 70s and 80s

U2, Aerosmith, GNR, Nirvana Queen, Scorpions, ACDC, Bon Jovi 📻 Classic Rock Songs 60s 70s and 80s

Kenny Should Be ASHAMED! EMBARRASSING 1v1 Basketball Against Tik Tok Star RyanTheCrashDummy!

Kenny Should Be ASHAMED! EMBARRASSING 1v1 Basketball Against Tik Tok Star RyanTheCrashDummy!

Volvo Trucks – A customised Volvo FH tipper truck with a lot of bling – "Welcome to my cab – light"

Volvo Trucks – A customised Volvo FH tipper truck with a lot of bling – "Welcome to my cab – light"

5 मिनट 25 बड़ी खबरें  | Hindi News | Latest News | Top News | Today's News | News24

5 मिनट 25 बड़ी खबरें | Hindi News | Latest News | Top News | Today's News | News24

Da Hood | Fastest most effective way to earn cash

Da Hood | Fastest most effective way to earn cash

4x4 Best Moments 2019

4x4 Best Moments 2019

Materials Management | Functions and Objectives of Material Management

Materials Management | Functions and Objectives of Material Management

01 Heaven Is Here - Jesus Culture - CD Consumed 2009

01 Heaven Is Here - Jesus Culture - CD Consumed 2009

All That Remains - This Calling

All That Remains - This Calling

Spread

Spread

Why do we not change? | J. Krishnamurti

Why do we not change? | J. Krishnamurti

Numbers 0 to 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗗

Numbers 0 to 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗗

I make FALSE ECLAIRS in a day - much CHEAPER than in the store!

I make FALSE ECLAIRS in a day - much CHEAPER than in the store!

Bond Strength in Polar Covalent Compound is Comparable to that of Ionic

Bond Strength in Polar Covalent Compound is Comparable to that of Ionic

Pete Wishart Business Questions 22.11.2018

Pete Wishart Business Questions 22.11.2018

10 Most Expensive Countries to Live in the World 2022

10 Most Expensive Countries to Live in the World 2022

Seashore Acrylic Painting

Seashore Acrylic Painting

WORTH | Official Trailer | Netflix

WORTH | Official Trailer | Netflix

THESE ARE DANGEROUS TIMES! You Need To Be Able To Discern What's Happening!

THESE ARE DANGEROUS TIMES! You Need To Be Able To Discern What's Happening!

ከሱዳኑ የመንግስት ግልበጣ ጀርባ

ከሱዳኑ የመንግስት ግልበጣ ጀርባ

SEARCHING FOR ANOTHER ADVENTURE

SEARCHING FOR ANOTHER ADVENTURE

World's Most Dangerous Places: Siberian Bridge, Risky Toilet, Highest Road | Free Documentary

World's Most Dangerous Places: Siberian Bridge, Risky Toilet, Highest Road | Free Documentary

iShowSpeed Mom EXPOSES Him For Cheating On Dream.. (she left)

iShowSpeed Mom EXPOSES Him For Cheating On Dream.. (she left)

The hearth of Saint-Petersburg

The hearth of Saint-Petersburg

Nov 17th , Life Changing Evening Prayers  సాయంకాల ప్రార్థనలు #online,  #Live​ |P.J.Stephen Paul|

Nov 17th , Life Changing Evening Prayers సాయంకాల ప్రార్థనలు #online, #Live​ |P.J.Stephen Paul|

4 Things that Broke Global Supply Chain

4 Things that Broke Global Supply Chain

♌ LEO "You Might Want To Hurry Up Before They Lose Their Mind 😂"

♌ LEO "You Might Want To Hurry Up Before They Lose Their Mind 😂"

Elita 5 - TORNADO

Elita 5 - TORNADO

2022 GRAMMY Nominations Announced

2022 GRAMMY Nominations Announced

It's Not Fun To Be A Gamer Anymore

It's Not Fun To Be A Gamer Anymore

Best Anti aging Serum in India | Firmer Anti-Aging and Skin Lifting Face Serum

Best Anti aging Serum in India | Firmer Anti-Aging and Skin Lifting Face Serum

BadUCE6ix2 - 'Set Off' ft. CeeOo (Official Music Video)

BadUCE6ix2 - 'Set Off' ft. CeeOo (Official Music Video)

Πόσο Αγεωγράφητες είμαστε;; - Geography Test || fraoules22

Πόσο Αγεωγράφητες είμαστε;; - Geography Test || fraoules22

Building a Character to beat Hagoromo!

Building a Character to beat Hagoromo!

We Ate Meals From Around The World For A Week (Part 4) • Mom In Progress

We Ate Meals From Around The World For A Week (Part 4) • Mom In Progress

DON'T WORRY ABOUT YOUR FUTURE - Sadhguru's Life-Changing Speech!

DON'T WORRY ABOUT YOUR FUTURE - Sadhguru's Life-Changing Speech!

2011 BMW 135i MSport 450hp Tune: Regular Car Reviews

2011 BMW 135i MSport 450hp Tune: Regular Car Reviews

Hacker Group, Anonymous, Hits Federal Reserve

Hacker Group, Anonymous, Hits Federal Reserve