Tornadoes in the UK: Formation, Occurrence, and Impacts
Learn about tornadoes in the UK, including their formation, where they occur, and their impacts on people and property. Explore historical occurrences and potential patterns in their occurrence.
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Tornadoes in the UK? What is a tornado? How does it form? Where do they happen and why? Do we get them in the UK?
Tornado Alley This image is from NOAA's Storm Prediction Centre. It shows some of the first reports of the severe weather outbreak from April 27, 2014. Image Credit: NOAA/SPC The red dots indicate tornado reports https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/image_3-noaa_spc_image.png
Mapping Tornadoes UK Search term: Weather event = tornado All other fields left blank
Tornado in the UK 12th May 1811 Date: 12th May 1811 Places: Derbyshire, Wirksworth, Darley Dale, Kirk Ireton, Callow, Bonsall, Hopton Types of event: Thunder, Rain, Hail, Tornado, Whirlwind, Storm Summary description: Devastating whirlwind or tornado accompanied by storms of thunder, rain and hail. Summary impacts: Damage to homes and outbuildings, corn and hay stacks, trees torn up, church roof torn off.
Questions 1. Based on the evidence, do you think tornadoes are more likely to happen in the UK at certain times of the year? 2. Based on the evidence, what are the most common impacts of tornadoes on people and property in the UK?
