Tornadoes are among the most violent disasters that Mother Nature can conjure. Every year, they devastate entire communities, destroy livelihoods, kill crops and livestock, and even cause the deaths of dozens of people. But of every nation on the planet, the United States seems incredibly prone to these storms.
The continental US has a very unique design that makes it a prime hot spot for these destructive tempests. Its geography makes it particularly perfect for tornadoes to form, and they tend to do so in the thousands every year.
Intrigued? Click on to see why America faces tornadoes so often.